Who We Are
This website is operated by Retro-Calculator.com, a site dedicated to sharing free retro-style calculator tools, tutorials, and interactive coding examples.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website. By continuing to use this site, you agree to the practices described below.
What We Collect and Why
When you visit Retro-Calculator.com, we automatically gather certain technical data to help us understand how the site is used and to improve your experience. This includes:
Browser type and version
IP address and time zone
The pages you view and how long you stay
How you arrived (e.g. via a link or search engine)
We refer to this as “Device Information.” It helps us optimize performance, troubleshoot bugs, and improve content.
If you submit a form, leave a comment, or subscribe to updates, we may also collect your name, email address, or other information you provide. We call this “Order Information” or “User Information” depending on the context.
How We Collect Device Information
We use standard technologies such as:
Cookies – small files stored on your device to remember your preferences or track browsing behavior. Learn more at www.allaboutcookies.org
Log Files – track visits, referring sites, time stamps, and browser data
Pixels, tags, and web beacons – help monitor activity across our tools or affiliate links
This data is anonymized and used to monitor trends, not to personally identify you.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the form, along with your IP address and browser info to help detect spam.
We may share anonymized data with services like Gravatar to check if you’re using their profile image. Their privacy policy can be found at: https://automattic.com/privacy
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the site (e.g. with comments or posts), we recommend removing any embedded location data (EXIF) before uploading. Visitors may be able to extract that info from public images.
Cookie Usage
Cookies help us improve site functionality and personalize your experience. Examples include:
Remembering login and comment preferences
Tracking user behavior on specific calculators or code tools
Saving your screen/display options
You can modify your cookie settings in your browser at any time.
Embedded Content from Other Sources
Some tutorials or tools may include embedded content from YouTube, GitHub, CodePen, or other platforms. These services may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction, just as if you visited them directly.
We are not responsible for how third-party platforms handle your information. Please refer to their privacy policies for details.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal data to:
Respond to questions or contact form submissions
Send updates or newsletters (only if you opted in)
Monitor performance of our calculators or pages
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Improve the overall user experience on our website
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Sharing Information
Your data may be shared with trusted third-party providers who help us operate the website, such as:
Analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics – see Google’s privacy policy)
Spam protection services
Email services if you join our mailing list
We may also share information as required by law or to protect our rights.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking via: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Data Retention
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely so future responses can be approved automatically.
If you register for updates or create an account (if available), your information is stored securely and can be edited or deleted by you at any time.
If you contact us or request content, we’ll retain that information only as long as necessary to fulfill your request.
Behavioral Advertising
We may use your device data to display more relevant ads (e.g. calculator kits, web tools, or retro gear). These ads may be served via:
Google
Facebook
Affiliate partners
You can opt out of targeted advertising using the links below:
Do Not Track (DNT)
Please note that Retro-Calculator.com does not respond to Do Not Track signals from browsers.
Your Rights
If you’ve submitted data through our site, you can:
Request a copy of the data we hold about you
Ask us to delete or correct it
Unsubscribe from future communications
If you’re a European resident, you may also have rights under GDPR to request access, modification, or removal of your data. Please contact us using the information below to exercise those rights.
Where Your Data Goes
Any comments or form entries may be checked through spam detection software. We do not sell or transfer your data for unrelated purposes.
Minors
This site is intended for a general audience and not for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational updates. The “Last updated” date below reflects the latest version.
Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please email us at support@retro-calculator.com or visit our Contact Page.
Last updated: 15 June 2025