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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 January 2025. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

Summary: SmartCalc is privacy-first. All calculations run in your browser. We do not collect, store, or sell your calculation data. The only external services are Google AdSense, Google Fonts, and the public currency/crypto APIs (Frankfurter & CoinGecko) used to fetch live rates.

1. Who We Are

SmartCalc ("we", "us", "our") operates the SmartCalc website and its 40+ free calculator tools (the "Service"). For questions about this policy, use the Contact page.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

If you use the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message — used solely to respond to your enquiry. This data is not added to any marketing list.

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

Standard server logs record: IP address (anonymised where required), date/time, pages viewed, browser type, OS, and referring URL. Used only for security monitoring and aggregate traffic analysis — never linked to an identity.

2.3 Calculator Inputs

All calculation inputs and results are processed entirely in your browser via JavaScript. No calculation data is ever transmitted to our servers.

2.4 Local Storage

We save only your theme preference (light/dark) to localStorage on your device. This never leaves your device and can be cleared via your browser's site data settings.

2.5 Live API Calls

The currency converter contacts Frankfurter API (ECB rates) and/or the fawazahmed0 CDN. The crypto converter contacts CoinGecko's public API. These calls are made from your browser directly to those public APIs — your IP may be logged by those services per their own privacy policies. No calculation data is shared; only a standard rate-fetch request is made.

3. Cookies

3.1 First-Party Cookies

SmartCalc does not set any first-party cookies.

3.2 Google AdSense

We display ads via Google AdSense. Google may set cookies to serve interest-based ads. Opt out at Google Ads Settings or the DAA opt-out page.

3.3 Google Fonts

We load fonts from Google Fonts. Google may log the request per their Privacy Policy.

4. How We Use Information

  • Service operation: Ensuring the website is accessible, secure and functional.
  • Responding to enquiries: Using contact form data to reply to your message.
  • Improvement: Aggregate, anonymised traffic patterns help us understand usage.
  • Advertising: Google AdSense uses cookies to serve relevant ads, keeping the service free.
  • Legal compliance: Disclosure as required by applicable law.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. Limited sharing occurs only with hosting providers (under confidentiality), Google AdSense, and where required by law.

6. Data Retention

Contact form submissions: up to 12 months, then deleted. Server logs: up to 90 days. LocalStorage: on your device until you clear it.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights of: access, rectification, erasure, objection, data portability, and withdrawal of consent. Contact us via the Contact page — we respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

SmartCalc is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us immediately.

9. Security

We implement HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews. No internet transmission is 100% secure.

10. Third-Party Links

Our site may link to external websites. We have no control over their content or privacy practices. Review their privacy policies before providing any information.

11. Changes

Material changes are reflected in the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact

Email: support@smart-calculator.in  |  Form: Contact page  |  Response: Within 2 business days.