Your Privacy Matters to Us
At SigFigCalculator.io, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.
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Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:
1.1 Personal Information
Personal information is data that can be used to identify you individually. We may collect the following personal information:
- Name, email address, and contact details when you create an account or contact us
- Billing information and payment details if you subscribe to our premium services
- Academic or professional information if you participate in our educational surveys or feedback programs
- User preferences and settings related to your use of our calculator tools
1.2 Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you, including:
- Usage data about how you interact with our website and services
- Device information such as your browser type, IP address, and operating system
- Location information based on your IP address
- Calculation data and inputs (without personal identifiers) to improve our tools
Calculation Privacy
The calculations you perform on our website are processed in your browser. While we may collect anonymized data about the types of calculations performed to improve our services, we do not store the specific values you enter unless you explicitly save them to your account.
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How We Collect Information
We collect information through various methods, including:
2.1 Direct Collection
Information you provide to us directly when you:
- Register for an account on our website
- Subscribe to our newsletter or educational content
- Complete forms or surveys on our website
- Communicate with us via email, contact forms, or other channels
- Purchase premium services or make donations
2.2 Automated Collection
Information collected automatically through:
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Server logs and analytics tools
- Browser or device information
For more information about our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please see Section 5 of this Privacy Policy.
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How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
3.1 Providing and Improving Our Services
- To provide, maintain, and improve our calculator tools and educational resources
- To personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests
- To develop new features, products, and services based on user behavior and feedback
- To process and manage your account, subscriptions, and transactions
3.2 Communication and Support
- To respond to your inquiries, comments, or questions
- To send administrative information, such as updates to our terms or privacy policy
- To provide customer support and troubleshooting assistance
- To send newsletters, educational content, or promotional materials (with your consent)
3.3 Analytics and Research
- To analyze usage patterns and trends to better understand how users interact with our services
- To measure the effectiveness of our educational content and marketing campaigns
- To conduct research and development for improving scientific education tools
3.4 Security and Legal Compliance
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or illegal activities
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users and the public
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
Legal Basis for Processing (EU/EEA Users)
For users in the European Union or European Economic Area, we process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds: (1) your consent; (2) performance of a contract with you; (3) compliance with a legal obligation; or (4) our legitimate interests, provided they do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
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Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services on our behalf, such as:
- Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
- Payment processors for handling transactions
- Analytics providers to help us understand user behavior
- Customer support and communication tools
These service providers are authorized to use your personal information only as necessary to provide these services to us and are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and secure.
4.2 Business Transfers
If SigFigCalculator.io is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
4.4 Protection of Rights
We may disclose your information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
4.5 With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties without your explicit consent.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your browsing activities on our website.
5.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
5.2 Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
| Type of Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. | Session / Persistent |
| Preference Cookies | Allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or the region you are in) to provide enhanced, personalized features. | Persistent |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. | Persistent |
| Functional Cookies | Enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your calculation history or saved preferences. | Persistent |
5.3 Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may impact your overall user experience. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
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Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6.1 Security Measures
We take the following measures to protect your information:
- Use of SSL/TLS encryption for all transmitted data
- Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Access controls and authentication procedures for our systems
- Regular backups to prevent data loss
- Employee training on data protection and security practices
6.2 Data Breach Procedures
In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by applicable law. We will provide information about the breach, the affected data, and steps you can take to protect yourself.
6.3 Your Responsibility
While we take measures to protect your information, the security of your account also depends on maintaining the confidentiality of your password and other authentication credentials. Please notify us immediately if you believe your account has been compromised.
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Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:
7.1 Access and Information
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to receive information about how we process it.
7.2 Correction and Deletion
You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information about you. In certain circumstances, you may also have the right to request the deletion of your personal information.
7.3 Restriction and Objection
You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances. You also have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
7.4 Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit that information to another controller without hindrance from us.
7.5 Consent Withdrawal
If we process your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on your consent before its withdrawal.
7.6 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11 of this Privacy Policy. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights. Please note that we do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.
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Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8.1 Age Restrictions
If you are under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions), please do not submit any personal information to us. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete the information.
8.2 Educational Use
We recognize that our calculator tools may be used in educational settings, including by students under the age of 13 under the supervision of teachers or parents. In such cases, we recommend that teachers or parents assist students in using our services without creating accounts or providing personal information.
If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under the applicable age without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.
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International Data Transfers
SigFigCalculator.io is based in the United States, and we process and store information on servers located in the United States and other countries. If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country different from your country of residence.
9.1 Data Transfer Mechanisms
When we transfer personal information from the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland to countries that have not been deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection, we use specific legal mechanisms to safeguard your information, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Binding Corporate Rules for transfers within our corporate group
- Derogations for specific situations, such as with your explicit consent
9.2 International Compliance
We comply with applicable data protection laws when transferring personal information across borders. If you have questions about our data transfer mechanisms, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11.
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Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website
- Sending an email to users who have provided us with their email address
- Displaying a notice on our website before the changes take effect
The date at the bottom of this Privacy Policy indicates when it was last updated. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Your continued use of our website and services after we post any modifications to the Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- By email: privacy@sigfigcalculator.io
- By mail: SigFigCalculator.io Privacy Team, 123 Science Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02142, United States
- By phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
11.1 Data Protection Officer
For users in the European Union, we have appointed a Data Protection Officer who can be contacted at dpo@sigfigcalculator.io for questions related to our processing of personal data.
11.2 Supervisory Authority
If you are located in the European Economic Area and believe that our processing of your personal information infringes data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the country where you reside, where you work, or where the alleged infringement occurred.
Last updated: May 12, 2025
