Welcome to StartCalculator (the “Website”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website. By using StartCalculator, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@startcalculator.com.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our services. The types of information we collect include:
1.1. Personal Information
- Voluntary Information: If you contact us via email (e.g., support@startcalculator.com), we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide in your message.
- Automatically Collected Information: When you visit StartCalculator, we may automatically collect certain information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and browsing behavior.
1.2. Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-personal information, such as aggregated data about website usage, to analyze trends and improve our services. This data does not identify you personally.
1.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our site.
- Google Cookies: As part of our use of Google AdSense, Google may place cookies on your device to serve personalized ads based on your browsing behavior. You can learn more about Google’s cookie policies here.
- Third-Party Cookies: We may also use third-party services (e.g., analytics tools) that place cookies on your device to collect data about your usage of our website.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your data to operate, maintain, and enhance the functionality of StartCalculator.
- To Respond to Your Inquiries: If you contact us, we use your information to respond to your questions or concerns.
- To Analyze Website Usage: We use non-personal information to understand how users interact with our website and to improve its performance.
- To Serve Ads: If we use Google AdSense, your data may be used to display personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.
3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
StartCalculator may use Google AdSense to display ads on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other websites.
- Personalized Ads: Google uses cookies to show you ads that are relevant to your interests.
- Non-Personalized Ads: If you prefer not to receive personalized ads, you can opt out by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.
We do not control the cookies used by Google or other third-party advertisers. For more information about how Google uses your data, please review Google’s Privacy Policy.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools).
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information if you give us explicit permission to do so.
5. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing StartCalculator from outside Pakistan, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries where our servers are located. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your data to these countries.
5.1. GDPR Compliance (EEA, UK, and Switzerland)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal information.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to restrict the processing of your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@startcalculator.com.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children’s Privacy
StartCalculator is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@startcalculator.com
Website: startcalculator.com