1. Introduction

VA Math Calculator ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://vamathcalc.netlify.app (the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing and using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We do NOT require you to create an account or provide personal information to use our calculators. When you use our Site:

• We do NOT collect or store your disability ratings
• We do NOT collect or store your family information
• We do NOT collect or store any calculations you perform
• All calculations are performed in your browser and are never transmitted to our servers

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:

• Browser Information: Browser type, version, and language preferences
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
• Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and links clicked (via Google Analytics)
• IP Address: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address (used for analytics purposes)
• Cookies: Cookies placed by Google Analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Website Operations: To maintain, operate, and improve our Site and services
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our Site through Google Analytics
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Google Analytics

Our Site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to help analyze how users interact with our Site. The information generated about your use of the Site (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google.

Google Analytics Purposes:

• Analyzing Site traffic and user behavior
• Understanding which pages are most popular
• Improving the user experience

You can opt-out of Google Analytics by visiting: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

4.2 Other Cookies

Your browser may store cookies for Site functionality, preferences, and performance optimization. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Service Providers

We use third-party service providers to support our Site. These providers may collect information about you, including:

• Google Analytics: Analytics services
• Netlify: Website hosting and deployment

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information. We encourage you to review their privacy policies:

• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Netlify Privacy Policy: https://www.netlify.com/privacy/

6. Data Retention

• Calculation Data: Not stored—all calculations are performed locally in your browser
• Analytics Data: Google Analytics typically retains data for 14 months

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, and destruction. Our Site is hosted on Netlify and uses HTTPS encryption for all communications.

Important Note: Since we do not collect or store personal information, there is minimal risk of data breach. All your calculation data remains on your device.

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 Right to Access

You have the right to request information about what data we have collected about you. Since we do not store calculation data, we have no personal information to provide regarding your use of our calculators.

8.2 Right to Delete

You can delete cookies from your browser at any time. You can also opt-out of Google Analytics and manage your Google ad preferences as described above.

8.3 Right to Opt-Out

You may opt-out of certain tracking and advertising by:

• Disabling cookies in your browser
• Using Google Analytics opt-out extension
• Visiting Google Ad Settings

9. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limitation on how your data is processed
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: You can object to certain processing activities

Since we do not collect personal data for our calculators, most GDPR rights are not applicable. However, you can manage your tracking preferences through the opt-out mechanisms described above.

10. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You can request information about personal data we collect
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of personal data
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal data
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

Note: We do not sell or share personal information. Since we do not collect personal data for our calculators, these rights are limited in applicability.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

VA Math Calculator
Email: privacy@vamathcalc.com
Website: https://vamathcalc.netlify.app

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, and other factors. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on our Site and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of our Site following the posting of any changes to this Privacy Policy means you accept and agree to those changes.

14. California "Shine the Light" Law

Under California Civil Code Section 1798.83, California residents have the right to request information about what personal information we share with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. Since we do not collect personal information or share it for direct marketing, this provision does not significantly apply to our operations.