Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Financial Data (NOT COLLECTED)

We want to be absolutely clear: we do not collect any financial information. This includes:

• Rent amounts and housing costs
• Income levels or salary information
• Roommate names or personal details
• Calculation results or rent splits
• Any data entered into our calculators

Technical Information (Automatically Collected)

We may collect limited technical information to improve our service:

• Usage Analytics: Page views, time spent, and general usage patterns (anonymized)
• Technical Data: Browser type, device type, and screen resolution
• Performance Data: Page load times and error reports
• Location Data: General geographic region (country/state level only)

Cookies and Local Storage

Our website uses minimal cookies and browser storage:

Type	Purpose	Duration	Can be Disabled
Essential Cookies	Website functionality	Session only	No (required for operation)
Analytics Cookies	Usage statistics	2 years	Yes (honors Do-Not-Track)
Local Storage	Remember preferences	Until cleared	Yes (browser settings)

2. How We Use Information

Financial Data Usage

We don't use your financial data because we don't collect it. All rent and income calculations happen entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your sensitive information never leaves your device.

Technical Information Usage

We use technical information only for:

• Service Improvement: Understanding how users interact with our calculator
• Bug Fixes: Identifying and resolving technical issues
• Performance Optimization: Making the calculator faster and more reliable
• Security: Protecting against abuse and ensuring service availability

3. Data Processing and Storage

Client-Side Processing

All rent split calculations are performed using JavaScript in your browser. This means:

• Your financial data never leaves your device
• No server receives your calculation inputs
• No database stores your rent or income information
• Clearing your browser data removes all traces

Analytics Data Storage

Limited analytics data is stored securely:

• Location: US-based servers with enterprise security
• Retention: Automatically deleted after 26 months
• Access: Restricted to authorized personnel only
• Encryption: Data encrypted in transit and at rest

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade any personal information to third parties.

Limited Third-Party Services

We work with trusted service providers who help us operate the website:

• Web Hosting: Secure hosting providers for website delivery
• Analytics: Google Analytics for usage insights (anonymized)
• CDN Services: Content delivery networks for faster loading

Legal Disclosure

We may disclose information if required by law, such as:

• Valid legal process (subpoena, court order)
• National security or law enforcement requests
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Prevention of fraud or illegal activity

5. Your Privacy Rights

Do-Not-Track

We respect browser Do-Not-Track signals. When enabled, we:

• Disable analytics tracking
• Use only essential cookies
• Limit data collection to technical necessities

Your Choices

You have complete control over your data:

• Browser Settings: Disable cookies and JavaScript (may affect functionality)
• Clear Data: Delete browser data to remove any stored preferences
• Ad Blockers: Use ad blockers to prevent tracking scripts
• VPN/Proxy: Use privacy tools to mask your location

Data Portability

Since we don't store your financial data, there's nothing to export. However, you can:

• Print or save calculation results locally
• Copy results to your own files
• Use our share functionality to send results

6. Security Measures

Technical Safeguards

• HTTPS Encryption: All connections secured with SSL/TLS
• Secure Headers: CSP, HSTS, and other security headers
• Regular Updates: Timely security patches and updates
• Monitoring: 24/7 security monitoring and incident response

Data Minimization

• Collect only necessary information
• Automatic data expiration
• Regular data purging
• Principle of least privilege access

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

8. International Users

Our website is hosted in the United States. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of information to the US. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information regardless of where it's processed.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be:

• Posted on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date
• Highlighted in a notice on our homepage for 30 days
• Emailed to users who have requested notifications (if applicable)

Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

11. Regulatory Compliance

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements:

• Legal Basis: Legitimate interest for analytics, consent for non-essential cookies
• Data Subject Rights: Access, rectification, erasure, portability, and objection
• Data Protection: Appropriate technical and organizational measures
• Breach Notification: 72-hour notification to authorities if applicable

CCPA Compliance (California Users)

For California residents, we provide CCPA rights:

• Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how it's used
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

This privacy policy is written in plain English to ensure transparency and understanding.