Updated on 2025-01-15
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Compound Interest Calculator collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our financial calculation service.
Information We Collect
When you use our Compound Interest Calculator, we may collect:
- Usage data including how you interact with our calculator
- Device information such as browser type and operating system
- Technical data for performance optimization and error tracking
- Optional feedback if you choose to contact us or provide suggestions
How We Handle Your Financial Data
We want to be transparent about how we handle your financial information:
- No financial data storage: Your calculation inputs (amounts, rates, etc.) are processed locally in your browser when possible
- No account required: You can use our calculator without creating an account or providing personal information
- No data transmission: Most calculations are performed entirely in your browser without sending data to our servers
- No financial profiling: We do not create profiles based on your financial inputs or calculation history
What We Don't Collect
We explicitly do not collect:
- Personal financial information (bank accounts, investment details, etc.)
- Social security numbers or tax identification
- Credit card or payment information
- Personal identification documents
- Your actual investment portfolios or financial status
How We Use Information
We use the limited information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our calculation service
- Improve calculator functionality and user experience
- Diagnose technical issues and optimize performance
- Understand general usage patterns (without personal identification)
- Respond to user inquiries and feedback
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures:
- Secure HTTPS connections for all communications
- No storage of sensitive financial inputs
- Regular security assessments of our infrastructure
- Limited data collection to minimize privacy risks
- Prompt notification in the unlikely event of any security issues
Analytics and Cookies
We use minimal analytics and cookies to:
- Understand general usage patterns and popular features
- Remember your calculator preferences (if you choose)
- Improve website performance and functionality
- Measure the effectiveness of our educational content
- You can disable cookies through your browser settings without affecting calculator functionality
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for:
- Website hosting and content delivery
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- These services are bound by their own privacy policies
- We do not share personal or financial data with third parties for marketing purposes
Your Privacy Rights
You have control over your privacy:
- Use our calculator without providing any personal information
- Clear your browser data to remove any stored preferences
- Contact us to request information about any data we may have collected
- Opt out of analytics through browser settings
Children's Privacy
Our service does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 18, please have a parent or guardian review these terms and supervise your use of financial planning tools.
International Users
Our calculator is available globally. If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be processed in countries with different privacy laws.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy as our service evolves. We will:
- Post any changes on this page with an updated date
- Notify users of material changes through our website
- Provide reasonable notice before implementing significant changes
Educational Purpose Disclaimer
Remember that our calculator is for educational and planning purposes only. The privacy of your actual financial decisions and investments with real financial institutions is governed by their respective privacy policies, not ours.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through our website contact form.
Last updated: January 15, 2025