Privacy Policy

Tip Calculator Online ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website tip.calculatoronlinefree.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Calculator Data

When you use our tip calculator, you submit bill amounts and tip percentages. This data is processed on our server solely to compute results and is not stored, logged, or retained after the calculation completes.

1.2 Contact Information

If you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content solely to respond to your inquiry.

1.3 Automatically Collected Data

We may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide the tip calculation service
• To respond to support inquiries
• To improve our website
• To display advertisements via Google AdSense
• To analyze traffic via Google Analytics

3. Cookies and Tracking

3.1 Essential Cookies

Required for basic functionality: theme preference (light/dark) and cookie consent choice. Stored in localStorage.

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This data is anonymized. Google's Privacy Policy.

3.3 Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

Google AdSense may use cookies to serve relevant ads. Opt out at Google Ads Settings.

Non-essential cookies are only loaded after you give consent via the cookie banner.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share personal information except:

• Google Analytics and AdSense — as described above
• Legal requirements — if required by law

5. Data Retention

• Calculator inputs: Not stored — discarded immediately after computation
• Contact submissions: Retained up to 12 months
• Analytics data: Per Google Analytics retention settings

6. Data Security

We use HTTPS encryption and secure server configurations. No method of transmission is 100% secure, but we take reasonable precautions to protect your data.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If located in the EEA, you have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, port, and object to processing of your data. Contact us to exercise these rights.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

Changes will be posted here with an updated date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

Questions? Email support@calculatoronlinefree.org or use our contact form.