Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Introduction
CalculateTip.io ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Our tip calculators work entirely in your browser. We do not collect or store the bill amounts, tip percentages, or calculation results you enter.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- General geographic location (country/region level)
Local Storage
We use your browser's local storage to save your preferences, such as:
- Preferred currency
- Last used tip percentage
- Theme preference (light/dark mode)
This data is stored only on your device and is never sent to our servers. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use the automatically collected information to:
- Improve our website and user experience
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Understand which calculators and guides are most helpful
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. These include:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect information, including:
- Analytics providers: To understand website usage
- Hosting providers: To deliver our website content
- CDN services: To improve website performance
These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Object to processing of your information
- Request data portability
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.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our website.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This includes the right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).
International Users
If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.