Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Key Points
- • We collect minimal personal information
- • All calculator data stays on your device
- • We use cookies for analytics and advertising
- • Your data is never sold to third parties
- • You can control your privacy settings
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
ParentCalc.com is designed to protect your privacy. When you use our calculators:
- • Calculator inputs: All data entered into our calculators (child's age, weight, etc.) is processed locally on your device and is not stored on our servers
- • Contact forms: If you contact us, we collect your name and email address to respond to your inquiry
- • Newsletter signup: Email address only if you voluntarily subscribe to our parenting tips newsletter
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit:
- • Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, referral sources (via Google Analytics)
- • Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
- • IP address: Used for analytics and security purposes (anonymized)
- • Location data: General geographic location (city/state level) for analytics
Cookies and Tracking
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics).
Advertising Cookies
Used to display relevant ads through Google AdSense.
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings and preferences for future visits.
Third-Party Services
- • Google Analytics: Website usage statistics and performance monitoring
- • Google AdSense: Displays contextually relevant advertisements
- • Vercel: Website hosting and content delivery
How We Use Your Information
Primary Uses
- • Provide and improve our parenting calculators
- • Analyze website usage to enhance user experience
- • Respond to your questions and support requests
- • Send occasional parenting tips (if you subscribe)
Analytics and Improvement
- • Understand which calculators are most helpful
- • Identify technical issues and fix bugs
- • Optimize website performance and loading speed
- • Create content that addresses parent needs
Information Sharing
We Do NOT Sell Your Data
ParentCalc.com does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Limited Sharing Scenarios
- • Service providers: Google Analytics and AdSense for website functionality
- • Legal requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
- • Business transfer: In the unlikely event of a sale or merger
- • Emergency situations: To prevent harm to you or others
Your Rights and Choices
Control Your Privacy
Browser Settings
- • Block or delete cookies
- • Disable JavaScript
- • Use private/incognito mode
- • Enable Do Not Track
Opt-Out Options
- • Google Analytics opt-out
- • AdSense ad personalization
- • Newsletter unsubscribe
- • Contact us for data deletion
Data Subject Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- • Deletion: Request removal of your personal data
- • Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- • Objection: Object to processing for marketing purposes
Children's Privacy
COPPA Compliance
ParentCalc.com is designed for use by parents and caregivers. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
- • Our calculators process data locally (not stored on servers)
- • No accounts or profiles are created
- • No personal information is collected from children
- • Parents maintain full control over their family's privacy
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
Technical Safeguards
- • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- • Secure hosting infrastructure
- • Regular security updates
- • Access controls and monitoring
Operational Practices
- • Minimal data collection
- • Regular privacy reviews
- • Staff training on data protection
- • Incident response procedures
Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
- • Updates will be posted on this page
- • Significant changes will be highlighted
- • Continued use constitutes acceptance
- • Contact us with questions about changes
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: