Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2024

Introduction

Online Calculator South Africa (www.online-calculator.co.za) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. This policy complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

Information We Collect

Calculator Inputs

When you use our calculators, all calculations are performed entirely in your web browser. We do NOT collect, store, or transmit any of the values you enter into our calculators. Your calculation data remains private and on your device.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we may automatically collect certain information when you visit our site:

  • IP address (anonymized where possible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This information is used solely for website analytics and improving our services. It is not used to identify individual users.

Contact Form Information

If you contact us through our contact form, we collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Message content

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our calculator services
  • Improve and optimize our website
  • Understand how users interact with our site
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Monitor for technical issues and security threats

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us provide a better user experience. We use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (like dark/light mode)

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:

  • Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
  • Vercel: Website hosting and performance

These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Limited access to any stored data
  • Secure hosting infrastructure

Your Rights Under POPIA

Under the Protection of Personal Information Act, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to the processing of your personal information
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Children and Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Data Retention

Since calculator inputs are not stored, there is no data to retain. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to address your inquiry, after which they are deleted.

International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted on servers that may be located outside South Africa. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these servers. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: info@online-calculator.co.za
Website: www.online-calculator.co.za

Information Regulator

If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concerns, you can contact the Information Regulator of South Africa:

Website: www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/
Email: inforeg@justice.gov.za