Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2025
Overview
At EquityCalculator, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our equity calculation tools and website.
Key Point: All calculations are performed locally in your browser. We do not store, transmit, or have access to your sensitive financial data, cap table information, or calculation inputs.
Information We Collect
Information We DO NOT Collect:
- Your cap table data or equity calculations
- Company valuations or financial information
- Stock option details or compensation data
- Any sensitive business or personal financial information
Information We May Collect:
- Basic website analytics (page views, session duration, general location)
- Technical information (browser type, device type, IP address)
- Cookies for website functionality and analytics
How We Use Information
The limited information we collect is used solely for:
- Improving website performance and user experience
- Understanding which tools are most useful to our users
- Identifying and fixing technical issues
- Ensuring website security and preventing abuse
We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of information:
- All calculations are performed locally in your browser
- HTTPS encryption for all website communications
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Limited data collection minimizes exposure risk
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential website functionality
- Remembering your preferences (like dark mode)
- Anonymous analytics to improve our service
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for:
- Website analytics (Google Analytics)
- Content delivery and website hosting
- Error monitoring and performance optimization
These services have their own privacy policies and may collect information according to their terms. We choose providers that maintain high privacy and security standards.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access information about what data we collect
- Request deletion of any personal information we may have
- Opt out of analytics tracking
- Control cookie settings in your browser
Since we don't collect sensitive financial data, most privacy concerns are automatically addressed by our architecture.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
International Users
Our website is accessible globally. If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry
We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.