GDPR Compliance
Last Updated: April 22, 2025
At CalcHub, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This page explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with GDPR requirements.
1. Data Controller Information
CalcHub operates as the data controller for personal information collected through our website. If you have any questions about our GDPR compliance or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@freecalchub.com
Address: CalcHub Privacy Office, 123 Calculator Way, Web City, 12345
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect minimal personal data to provide our calculator services. The types of personal data we may collect include:
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including which calculators you access, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.
- Device Information: Browser type, IP address, device type, operating system, and other technical information.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy for details).
- User Preferences: Such as dark mode settings or calculator preferences that enhance your experience.
We do not collect or store the specific values you enter into our calculators. All calculations are performed in your browser, and the data you input is not transmitted to our servers.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Legitimate Interest: To provide and improve our calculator services, ensure website security, and analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience.
- Consent: When you explicitly agree to the use of certain cookies or provide information for specific purposes.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements to which we are subject.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our calculator services
- To improve our website functionality and user experience
- To analyze usage patterns and optimize our services
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that would produce legal effects or similarly significant impacts.
5. Data Sharing and Transfers
We may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services).
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
When we transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions by the European Commission.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Usage data is typically retained for up to 26 months.
When personal data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data about you.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: You can request human intervention in automated decisions that affect you.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@freecalchub.com. We will respond to your request within one month.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
- Regular security assessments and testing
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Staff training on data protection and security
While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your interactions with our website. For detailed information about the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how to control them, please see our Cookie Policy.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at privacy@freecalchub.com.
11. Changes to This GDPR Notice
We may update this GDPR Compliance Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new notice on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this notice periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.
12. Complaints
If you have concerns about our handling of your personal data, please contact us first at privacy@freecalchub.com so we can address your concerns.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU member state where you reside, work, or where an alleged infringement of the GDPR has occurred.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this GDPR Compliance Notice or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@freecalchub.com
Address: CalcHub Privacy Office, 123 Calculator Way, Web City, 12345