Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Overview

DisasterPrepCalc ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at disasterprepcalc.com.

Information We Collect

Calculator Inputs

When you use our calculators, you may enter information such as household size, location details, and other parameters. This information is processed entirely in your web browser and is not transmitted to or stored on our servers. We do not have access to your calculator inputs or results.

Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This collects:

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring websites
  • General geographic location (country/region level)
  • Device type, browser, and operating system
  • Anonymized IP addresses

This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Contact Information

If you contact us through our contact form or email, we collect the information you provide (name, email, message content) to respond to your inquiry. We do not use this information for marketing purposes.

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Improve our website and calculators
  • Understand which content is most useful
  • Respond to inquiries and feedback
  • Identify and fix technical issues

Information We Do NOT Collect

  • Your calculator inputs or results
  • Personal identifying information (unless you contact us)
  • Financial information
  • Location data beyond country/region

Cookies

We use cookies for:

  • Analytics: Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish users and sessions
  • Preferences: Some calculators may store your preferences locally in your browser (localStorage)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect some site functionality.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all connections. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

  • Accessing personal information we hold about you
  • Requesting deletion of your information
  • Opting out of analytics tracking

Since we collect minimal personal information, most user data exists only in aggregated analytics form.

California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA. We do not sell personal information. For questions about your California privacy rights, contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.