🔐 Our Commitment to Privacy

Real Estate Tax Tools is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and calculator.

📊 Information We Collect

Calculator Data

• Local Storage Only: All calculator inputs (property prices, income, etc.) are stored locally in your browser
• No Server Transmission: Your financial data never leaves your device
• Your Control: You can clear this data at any time

Analytics Information

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand website usage
• Anonymous Data: Page views, time on site, general location (country/state level)
• No Personal Data: We do not collect names, addresses, or specific financial information

Technical Information

• Standard Web Data: IP address, browser type, device type
• Performance Data: Page load times, errors, user interactions
• Cookies: Essential cookies for website functionality

🎯 How We Use Information

• Website Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Error Tracking: Identify and fix technical issues
• Content Optimization: Understand which features are most helpful
• Security: Protect against abuse and ensure website security

🛡️ Data Protection

Local Storage

• Your calculator data is stored only on your device
• We cannot access this information
• Data is encrypted in your browser
• You can delete it at any time

Security Measures

• HTTPS encryption for all website traffic
• Secure headers to prevent common attacks
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• No storage of sensitive financial data on our servers

🍪 Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

• Calculator Settings: Remember your preferences
• Session Data: Keep track of your current session
• Performance: Ensure website functions properly

Analytics Cookies

• Google Analytics: Understand website usage
• Anonymous: Cannot identify you personally
• Opt-out Available: You can disable these through browser settings

🌐 Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

• Used for website analytics and improvement
• Subject to Google's privacy policy
• Data is anonymized and aggregated
• You can opt-out using Google's tools

Netlify (Hosting)

• Provides website hosting and CDN services
• May collect standard web server logs
• Subject to Netlify's privacy policy

👤 Your Rights

• Access: View what data we have (minimal, as most is local)
• Delete: Clear your local data at any time
• Opt-out: Disable analytics tracking
• Correct: Update any incorrect information
• Data Portability: Export your saved calculations

👶 Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

📍 International Users

This website is hosted in the United States. If you access our site from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.

🔄 Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top
• Posting a notice on our website
• For material changes, providing additional notice

📧 Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through our website contact form.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and will respond to all privacy concerns promptly.