Privacy Policy
Your financial privacy is our priority. We don't collect, store, or share your personal data.
Last updated: January 2025
Data Collection
What We DON'T Collect
- ✓ Your financial data (income, expenses, savings amounts)
- ✓ Personal identification information (name, address, phone)
- ✓ Account numbers or financial institution details
- ✓ Social Security numbers or tax information
- ✓ Email addresses
How Our Calculators Work
All FIRE calculations are performed entirely within your web browser using JavaScript. Your financial inputs never leave your device or get transmitted to our servers.
Local Browser Storage
Calculator inputs may be saved in your browser's local storage for convenience. This data remains on your device and can be cleared by deleting your browser data.
Anonymous Usage Analytics
We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our calculators:
- • Which calculator pages are visited most frequently
- • General geographic regions (country/state level only)
- • Device types and browser information
- • Technical performance and error reporting
This data is aggregated and cannot be linked to individual users or their financial information.
Cookies & Tracking
Essential Cookies Only
We use minimal cookies necessary for website functionality:
Functional Cookies
- • Remember calculator preferences
- • Save currency selection
- • Maintain session state
Performance Cookies
- • Anonymous page load times
- • Error tracking (no personal data)
- • Basic usage statistics
What We Don't Use
- ✗ Advertising or marketing cookies
- ✗ Social media tracking pixels
- ✗ Third-party analytics that collect personal data
- ✗ Cross-site tracking or fingerprinting
- ✗ Retargeting or behavioral advertising cookies
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- • Block all cookies (may affect calculator functionality)
- • Delete existing cookies to reset preferences
- • Use incognito/private browsing mode
- • Configure cookie preferences per website
Third-Party Services
Website Hosting & Security
Our website is hosted on secure cloud infrastructure that may process basic technical data:
- • SSL/TLS Encryption: All connections are encrypted in transit
- • CDN Services: Content delivery networks for faster page loading
- • DNS Services: Domain name resolution for website access
- • Security Monitoring: Automated protection against malicious traffic
No Financial Service Integration
We do not integrate with banks, investment platforms, or other financial services. Our calculators are standalone tools that do not connect to external financial accounts or APIs.
External Links
Our website may contain links to external resources. These third-party websites have their own privacy policies and are not covered by this policy. We recommend reviewing their privacy practices before providing any personal information.
Contact Information
Contact Form Data
When you contact us through email or contact forms, we collect:
- • Information you voluntarily provide in your message
- • Email address for response purposes
- • Technical details if reporting bugs or issues
Contact information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.
Your Rights & Data Control
Data Minimization
We practice data minimization - collecting only the minimum information necessary for our services to function effectively.
Local Control
Since calculations are performed locally, you maintain complete control over your financial data at all times.
Data Deletion
To completely remove any locally stored data:
- • Clear your browser's local storage and cookies
- • Use incognito/private browsing mode
- • Contact us to remove any email correspondence
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be prominently displayed on our website. Continued use of our calculators after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Privacy Questions
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: privacy@financialfirecalculators.com
We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours.