Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
GradeCalcNest ("we", "us", "our") operates the website at gradecalcnest.com. We provide free academic calculator tools for students and teachers. For privacy-related questions, contact us at info@gradecalcnest.com.
2. What Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide
We only collect personal information when you voluntarily contact us (e.g. via our contact form). This may include your name and email address, used solely to respond to your enquiry.
b) Calculator Inputs
Any grades, scores, or numbers you enter into our calculators are processed entirely within your browser. This data is never transmitted to our servers and is never stored by us.
c) Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect non-personally identifiable information including your browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This is collected through analytics tools.
3. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience. Cookies used on this site include:
- Analytics cookies — from Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our site
- Advertising cookies — from Google AdSense, to display relevant advertisements
- Functional cookies — to remember preferences and improve site performance
You can disable or manage cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
4. Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
5. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyse traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used before coming to our site. We use this data only to improve our website. Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service.
6. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to contact form enquiries
- To analyse site traffic and improve user experience
- To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- To maintain the security and performance of our website
7. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share non-personally identifiable aggregated data (e.g. general traffic statistics) for analytical purposes. Third-party services we use (Google Analytics, Google AdSense) have their own privacy policies.
8. Children's Privacy
Our tools are designed for use by students, which may include users under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our calculators process all inputs locally in the browser without any data transmission. If you believe a child has submitted personal information via our contact form, please contact us immediately at info@gradecalcnest.com.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect the limited personal data we collect. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to our site.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@gradecalcnest.com.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@gradecalcnest.com or visit our Contact page.