1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When using MarginFormula.com, we may collect the following information:
- Contact Information: When you contact support, we collect your name, email address, and message content
- Calculation Data: Numbers you enter into our calculators (revenue, costs, etc.) - this data is processed locally and not stored
- Feedback: Any feedback, suggestions, or comments you provide through our contact forms
Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, calculator usage patterns
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution
- IP Address: For analytics and security purposes (anonymized after 30 days)
- Cookies: Small files to improve website functionality and user experience
Important Privacy Protection
Your financial calculation data (revenues, costs, profits) is processed entirely in your browser and never transmitted to our servers. This ensures complete privacy of your sensitive business information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To operate and maintain our calculators and website
- Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide assistance
- Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our tools
- Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Marketing Communications
We do not send marketing emails unless you specifically opt-in. If you subscribe to updates:
- You can unsubscribe at any time
- We limit emails to valuable content about business calculation tips
- We never share your email with third parties
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Customer support services
- Security and fraud prevention
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law or to:
- Comply with legal processes or government requests
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Protect users from fraud or security threats
- Investigate violations of our terms of service
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: All data transmission uses SSL/TLS encryption
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and updates
- Secure Hosting: Data stored on secure, monitored servers
🛡️ No Financial Data Storage
Your calculation inputs (revenue, costs, profit figures) are never stored on our servers. All calculations happen in your browser, ensuring maximum privacy for your sensitive business data.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
Essential Cookies
- Required for basic website functionality
- Remember your calculator preferences
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
Analytics Cookies
- Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Identify popular calculators and features
- Improve user experience and website performance
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request information about data we collect about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain uses of your personal information
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Children's Privacy
MarginFormula.com is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.
Significant changes will be communicated through:
- Prominent notice on our website
- Email notification (if you've provided your email)
- Updated date at the top of this policy
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Support: [email protected]
- Website: Contact Form
Privacy Questions?
Our privacy team responds to all inquiries within 48 hours. We're committed to transparency and protecting your privacy rights.