Last updated: May 30, 2026
HowToCalculateTip.com (“we,” “us,” or “the site”) values your privacy and is committed to being transparent about the limited data we collect. This Privacy Policy explains what information is gathered when you visit our site, how it is used, who we share it with, and the rights you have over your personal data.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with these practices, please discontinue use of the site.
Information We Collect
We have intentionally designed this site to collect as little personal information as possible. Specifically:
Information you provide voluntarily. If you contact us by email, we receive your email address, your name (if you provide it), and the contents of your message. We use this information only to respond to your inquiry and do not add you to any marketing list.
Information collected automatically. When you visit any page on this site, our hosting provider and analytics tools may automatically log:
- Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Your browser type and version
- Your device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- The pages you visit and the time you spend on them
- The website that referred you to us (if any)
- Approximate geographic location (country and region, not precise address)
We do not collect your name, contact details, financial information, or any other personally identifying information through the calculators themselves. The numbers you enter into our calculators (bill amounts, tip percentages, salary figures, etc.) are processed entirely in your browser and are never sent to our servers.
Local Storage on Your Device
Some of our calculators offer a “Recent Calculations” feature that saves your last few entries for convenience. This data is stored in your browser’s localStorage on your own device — it never leaves your computer or phone. You can clear it at any time using the “Clear” button inside the calculator, or by clearing your browser data.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use a small number of cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the site:
- Essential cookies. Used to remember your display preferences (light/dark theme, font size, currency selection). These cannot be disabled because the site relies on them to function correctly.
- Analytics cookies. We use privacy-respecting analytics services (such as Google Analytics 4 or similar) to understand how visitors use the site in aggregate. These cookies help us identify popular pages, broken links, and usability issues.
- Advertising cookies. If we display ads on the site, our advertising partners (such as Google AdSense) may place cookies to deliver relevant ads and measure ad performance. You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time via your Google Ad Settings or by visiting adssettings.google.com.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect functionality (such as your saved theme preference).
How We Use Your Information
The limited data we collect is used solely to:
- Operate and maintain the website.
- Understand which pages and tools are most useful so we can improve them.
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents.
- Respond to your direct inquiries or feedback.
- Comply with applicable laws.
We do not use your data to build a marketing profile, sell to third parties, or engage in cross-site tracking.
Third-Party Services
We rely on a small number of third-party services to operate the site. Each of these services has its own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review:
- Hostinger — our web hosting provider
- Google Analytics — anonymized site analytics
- Google AdSense (where applicable) — display advertising
- Cloudflare (where applicable) — content delivery and security
If we add or remove a third-party service, this section will be updated.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to anyone. We may share limited data only in these specific circumstances:
- With service providers (hosting, analytics, security) who are contractually required to protect your data.
- When legally required, such as in response to a valid court order, subpoena, or government request.
- To protect rights and safety, if we believe disclosure is necessary to prevent fraud, illegal activity, or harm to a person.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information.
If you are in the European Union or United Kingdom (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, to object to processing, to request data portability, and to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@howtocalculatetip.com.
If you are a California resident (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of your information, opt out of any sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data), and not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. To submit a request, email privacy@howtocalculatetip.com.
We respond to verifiable rights requests within 30 days.
Data Retention
We keep contact emails for as long as needed to respond to your inquiry, plus a reasonable archival period (typically 12 months). Anonymized analytics data may be retained for longer in aggregate form. Local storage on your device persists until you clear it.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us immediately and we will delete it.
Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures (HTTPS encryption, secure hosting, regular software updates) to protect data in transit and at rest. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable law. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision. Material changes will be noted prominently on the site for at least 30 days.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
- Email: privacy@howtocalculatetip.com
- Mailing address: Available on request via email