Privacy Policy

Welcome to YourAgeCalculator.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

This Privacy Policy explains:

• What information we collect (spoiler: very little!)
• How we use that information
• Your rights regarding your data
• How we protect your privacy

By using YourAgeCalculator.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our service.

2.1 Information We DO NOT Collect

The most important thing to understand:

• ❌ We do NOT collect your birth dates
• ❌ We do NOT store your calculation results
• ❌ We do NOT require registration or account creation
• ❌ We do NOT collect personal identification information
• ❌ We do NOT track individual user behavior across sessions

2.2 Information We May Collect Automatically

Like most websites, we may collect certain technical information automatically:

• Log Data: IP address (anonymized), browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and timestamps
• Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and general location (country/region level only)
• Usage Statistics: Aggregate, anonymous data about how visitors use our calculator (e.g., which calculation modes are most popular)

Important: This information is collected in aggregate form only and cannot be used to identify you personally. We use it solely to improve our service and understand how our calculator is being used.

Our age calculator is designed with privacy as the top priority:

Client-Side Processing

• All calculations are performed locally in your browser using JavaScript
• Your dates never leave your device
• No server communication occurs during calculations
• Results are displayed only to you

No Data Storage

• We do not store your input dates in any database
• We do not save your calculation results
• When you close your browser tab, all your data is immediately cleared from memory
• We cannot retrieve or access any dates you've entered

Offline Capability

Once our webpage loads, the calculator works offline. This proves that no data is being transmitted back to our servers during use.

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function properly and collect usage information.

4.2 Cookies We Use

We use minimal cookies, only for essential website functionality:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (e.g., security features). These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site through aggregate, anonymous data. These can be disabled in your browser settings.

4.3 Cookies We DO NOT Use

• ❌ No advertising cookies
• ❌ No social media tracking cookies
• ❌ No cross-site tracking cookies
• ❌ No cookies that collect personal information

4.4 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies (note: this may affect website functionality)
• Delete existing cookies
• Allow cookies only from specific websites

Visit your browser's help section for instructions on managing cookies.

We may use limited third-party services to operate our website:

5.1 Analytics Services

We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how our website is used. These services:

• Collect anonymized, aggregate data only
• Do not have access to your calculation inputs
• Help us improve our service
• Are configured to respect user privacy

5.2 Hosting Services

Our website is hosted on secure servers. The hosting provider may collect standard server logs (IP addresses, access times) but does not have access to your calculation data.

5.3 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites (related calculators, articles, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

While we collect minimal data, we take security seriously:

Security Measures

• HTTPS Encryption: Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect data in transit
• Secure Hosting: Our servers are protected by industry-standard security measures
• Regular Updates: We keep our software and systems up to date
• Limited Access: Only authorized personnel have access to any collected data

Your Role in Security

You can protect your privacy by:

• Using secure internet connections
• Keeping your browser and operating system updated
• Being cautious about sharing screenshots of your results
• Using private/incognito browsing mode for additional privacy

Note: Since we don't collect or store your calculation data, there's no database for hackers to breach. Your dates remain on your device only.

Depending on your location, you may have certain privacy rights:

General Rights

• Right to Access: Request information about any data we hold about you
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your data (note: we don't store calculation data)
• Right to Object: Object to certain types of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you're in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Right to restrict processing

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we don't sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact section below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Our age calculator is suitable for all ages and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

COPPA Compliance

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not:

• Knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• Require children to provide personal information to use our calculator
• Share children's information with third parties

Parental Notice

Our calculator is designed to be used safely by children under parental supervision. Since all calculations are performed locally in the browser without data collection, there are no privacy risks associated with children using our service.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately so we can investigate and take appropriate action.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our practices
• Changes in applicable laws
• New features or services
• Feedback from users

How We Notify You

When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• For significant changes, display a notice on our website
• Continue to process your information in accordance with the policy that was in place when you first visited

Your Continued Use

By continuing to use YourAgeCalculator.com after changes are made, you accept the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

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

Response Time

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within:

• General inquiries: 2-3 business days
• Data rights requests: 30 days (as required by law)
• Urgent privacy concerns: 24-48 hours

Additional Resources

For more information about online privacy, visit:

• Federal Trade Commission - Privacy & Security
• FTC - Consumer Information on Privacy
• European Commission - Data Protection