1. Introduction
Welcome to CalcNest ("we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website calcnest.me (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please discontinue use of the Site.
3. Server Log Files
Like many websites, CalcNest uses server log files. These logs are managed by our hosting infrastructure and may include:
- Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
- Browser type and version
- Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Date and time stamp of page requests
- Referring and exit pages
- Number of clicks and pages visited
Log data is used to analyze trends, administer the Site, and gather aggregate demographic information. Log files are retained for a maximum of 90 days, after which they are automatically deleted. IP addresses in log files are not linked to any personally identifiable information.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the CalcNest website.
- To analyze site usage and improve the user experience using Google Analytics (subject to your cookie consent).
- To display relevant advertisements using Google AdSense (subject to your cookie consent).
- To respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form.
- To detect and prevent fraudulent activity or misuse of the Site.
5. Cookies, Google AdSense & the DART Cookie
CalcNest uses cookies — small data files stored on your device. We request your consent before setting any non-essential cookies via our cookie consent banner. Cookie data is retained for a maximum of 13 months or until you clear your browser cookies.
Google AdSense & DoubleClick DART Cookie
CalcNest is a participant in the Google AdSense programme. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our Site. Google's use of the DoubleClick DART cookie enables it to serve ads to users based on their visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet. This allows Google to display personalised advertisements relevant to your interests.
Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting:
- Google's Ads Settings — manage your Google ad personalisation preferences.
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out (optout.aboutads.info)
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out (networkadvertising.org)
- Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy
Google Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data such as page views, session duration, and approximate user geography. Analytics data is retained for a maximum of 14 months. You can opt out via:
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control cookies at any time through our cookie consent banner (accessible by clearing your browser's localStorage and reloading the page) or through your browser settings. Note that disabling non-essential cookies will not affect your ability to use CalcNest's calculators.
6. Third-Party Advertisers
CalcNest uses Google AdSense as our third-party advertising partner. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our Site. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet.
To learn more about how Google uses data when you use our Site, visit: How Google uses data from sites that use our services.
7. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data (such as overall site traffic statistics) with our analytics provider (Google). We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR (EEA & UK Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights regarding your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing or legitimate interests.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your cookie consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@calcnest.me. We will respond within 30 days.
9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you additional rights:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the purposes for which it is used, and any third parties with whom it is shared.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: CalcNest does not sell personal information. We do share limited data (such as cookie identifiers) with Google AdSense for advertising purposes. You may opt out of this sharing by rejecting advertising cookies in our consent banner or by visiting the opt-out links listed in Section 5.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
- Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@calcnest.me or use our Contact Form. We will respond within 45 days as required by the CCPA/CPRA.
10. Children's Privacy (COPPA)
CalcNest is a general-purpose calculator tool platform and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or store personal information from children under 13. Our website does not target children as its primary audience, and we do not knowingly display targeted advertising to children.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@calcnest.me and we will promptly delete such information.
11. International Data Transfers
CalcNest is operated globally and serves users in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and other countries. When you use our Site, data processed by Google Analytics and Google AdSense may be transferred to and processed in the United States. Google LLC is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and complies with applicable data transfer requirements.
12. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or regulatory obligations. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Material changes will be announced via a notice on our homepage.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Privacy & Data Requests: privacy@calcnest.me
- General Support: hello@calcnest.me
- Contact Form: calcnest.me/contact