1. Who We Are
ClearCalc ("we", "us", "our") operates the website at clearcalc.com (the "Site"). We provide free financial calculators including mortgage, loan, tip, savings and inflation calculators.
For questions about this policy, contact us at: privacy@clearcalc.com
2. What Data We Collect
2.1 Data you provide
We do not require registration or account creation. The numbers you enter into our calculators (home price, loan amount, bill total, etc.) are processed entirely in your browser and are never sent to our servers.
2.2 Data collected automatically
When you visit our Site, we or our third-party partners may automatically collect:
- → IP address — used by our hosting provider for security and abuse prevention
- → Browser type and version — used for compatibility analytics
- → Pages visited and time on page — collected via Google Analytics if you consent
- → Device type — mobile, tablet or desktop
- → Referring URL — which website or search engine sent you to us
2.3 Cookies and local storage
We use the following:
| Name | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| clearcalc_cookie_consent | localStorage | Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted/declined) | 365 days |
| clearcalc_currency | localStorage | Remembers your preferred currency (functional) | Persistent |
| _ga, _gid | Cookie | Google Analytics — traffic measurement (only if consented) | 2 years / 24 hrs |
| Various AdSense cookies | Cookie | Google AdSense — ad personalisation (only if consented) | Varies |
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the data collected to:
- → Serve and display the Site to you
- → Understand how users interact with our calculators (analytics)
- → Display advertisements via Google AdSense to fund the free service
- → Remember your preferences (currency, consent choice) across visits
- → Protect against spam, abuse and security threats
We do not use your data for: selling to third parties, building personal profiles, sending marketing emails, or making automated decisions about you.
4. Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to collect data about your browsing activity to serve you personalised ads. This data collection is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
AdSense cookies are only loaded after you accept cookies using our consent banner. If you decline, no AdSense scripts are loaded and no advertising cookies are set.
You can also opt out of personalised advertising at any time via Google's Ad Settings or by visiting optout.aboutads.info.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Google AdSense
Advertising network. Collects data to serve targeted ads. Privacy Policy
Google Analytics (if enabled)
Website analytics. Tracks page views, session duration and traffic sources. Privacy Policy
Google Fonts
Loads Manrope and Inter fonts. Google may log requests. No cookies set. Privacy Policy
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
Right to Access
Request a copy of data we hold about you
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Object
Object to processing for advertising purposes
Right to Withdraw Consent
Change your cookie preference at any time via the footer
To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@clearcalc.com. We will respond within 30 days. Since we collect minimal personal data, most requests can be fulfilled immediately.
You can withdraw cookie consent at any time by clicking in the footer.
7. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary. Your cookie consent preference is stored in your browser's localStorage for 365 days, after which you will be asked again. Analytics data is retained by Google Analytics per their default retention settings (26 months). You can delete all locally stored data by clearing your browser's site data for clearcalc.com.
8. Children's Privacy
ClearCalc is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. For significant changes, we will display a notice on the Site.
10. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy: