This Privacy Policy describes how RentAffordCalc ("we," "us," or "our") handles information when you use our website at https://rentaffordcalc.netlify.app (the "Site").
1. Information We Collect
Calculator Inputs
All calculations performed on this Site (rent affordability checks, DTI calculations, roommate splits) are processed entirely within your web browser using JavaScript. We do not transmit, store, or have access to any numbers you enter into our calculators. When you close or navigate away from the page, that data is gone.
Usage Data (Analytics)
We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to collect anonymized data about how visitors use our Site, including:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- General geographic region (country/city level)
- Device type and browser
- Referring website
This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users. It helps us understand which guides are most useful and improve our content.
Cookies
Our analytics provider may set cookies to distinguish unique visitors. These are standard analytics cookies and do not contain personal financial information. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
2. How We Use Information
The anonymized usage data we collect is used solely to:
- Understand which content is most helpful to visitors
- Improve site performance and user experience
- Identify technical errors
We do not sell, rent, or share any data with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Advertising
This Site may display advertisements served by Google AdSense or similar ad networks. These networks may use cookies and web beacons to show ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings or aboutads.info.
4. Third-Party Links
Our guides contain links to third-party websites such as HUD.gov and BLS.gov. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies separately.
5. Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children.
6. Data Security
Because we do not collect personal financial data, there is minimal security risk to your financial information when using our calculators. Our Site is served over HTTPS to protect data in transit.
7. Your Rights (GDPR — EU/EEA Residents)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right of access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to data portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
- Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to object: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes.
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for personalized advertising at any time via Google Ads Settings.
Legal basis for processing: legitimate interest (analytics) and consent (personalized advertising). To exercise any right, contact us. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Your Rights (CCPA — California Residents)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with:
- Right to know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected.
- Right to delete: Request deletion of personal information collected.
- Right to opt out: Opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ads Settings.
- Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any right, contact us. We will respond within 45 days.
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 date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please visit our contact page.