Effective Date: February 1, 2025

At howtouseltpcalculator.in, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect
   We collect two types of information from visitors to our website: personal information and non-personal information.

Personal Information
Personal information is data that can be used to identify you individually. We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as:

• When you subscribe to our newsletter
• When you contact us via email or support forms
• When you engage with us via social media

The types of personal information we may collect include:

• Your name
• Email address
• Any other information you choose to provide in your messages or requests

Sensitive Personal Information
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data, such as health-related information or financial data. If you believe we have collected sensitive data from you, please contact us, and we will take appropriate measures to remove it.

Non-Personal Information
Non-personal information is data that cannot be used to identify you personally. This includes:

• Browser type
• Device type
• IP address
• Pages viewed on our website
• Referring URLs
• Time and date of your visit
• Search terms used to find our website

This non-personal information is collected through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs to help us understand how visitors interact with the website and improve user experience.

Cookies: We use cookies to collect non-personal data. Cookies help us provide a better experience by tracking your preferences, remembering your visits, and understanding how you use our site. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the website. For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

2. Use of Information
   We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To personalize your experience on our website
• To respond to your inquiries or requests
• To send you email newsletters, updates, or promotional content (with your consent)
• To analyze website traffic and improve the quality of our content
• To ensure the security and proper functioning of the website

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may, however, share non-personal information with trusted third-party services, such as analytics tools, to help us analyze and improve our website’s performance.

Legal Basis for Data Processing (for GDPR compliance)
We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you provide personal data voluntarily, such as subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us.
• Contractual Necessity: To provide you with the services you request from us.
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our website and user experience.

3. Cookies
   We use cookies to collect non-personal data. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to recognize your browser and capture certain non-personal information. Cookies help us provide a better experience by tracking your preferences and understanding how you use our site. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the website. For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

4. Third-Party Tools and External Links
   howtouseltpcalculator.in may contain links to third-party websites or tools, such as trading platforms, financial tools, and educational resources. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

Third-Party Service Providers
We may use third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics, email marketing platforms, and cloud storage providers, to assist in the operation of our website and services. These third-party providers may have access to certain personal data, and we ensure that they comply with privacy regulations through agreements, such as GDPR-compliant data processing contracts.

For more information, please review their privacy policies:

• Google Analytics Privacy Policy
• Mailchimp Privacy Policy

5. Data Security
   We implement a variety of security measures to protect the security of your personal information. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and secure server protocols. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention
   We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For example:

• Contact form submissions: Retained for six months for customer service purposes.
• Analytics data: Retained for up to one year for website performance analysis.
• Marketing consent data: Retained until you withdraw consent.

If you wish to request the deletion of your personal data, please contact us using the details provided in section 10.

7. Your Rights and Choices
   You have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccuracies in your personal data.
• Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data (subject to certain limitations).
• Restriction of Processing: You can request the restriction of processing of your personal data.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a commonly used format.
• Objection to Processing: You can object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
• Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to receive marketing communications from us at any time by unsubscribing from our emails.

To exercise any of these rights, or if you have any concerns about your personal information, please contact us using the contact information below.

8. Children’s Privacy
   Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information as quickly as possible.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
   We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. If the changes materially affect your rights, we will notify you by email.

10. Contact Us
    If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights, please contact us:

            Support Email: support@howtouseltpcalculator.in

If you are a resident of the European Union, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at howtouseltpcalculator@gmail.com, if applicable.

Additional Information
How We Protect Your Data
We use technical measures such as encryption and secure servers to protect your personal data. We also conduct regular staff training on data protection practices to ensure that your information remains secure.

Data Breach Procedures
In the event of a data breach, we have procedures in place to notify affected individuals and the relevant authorities as required by law, such as within 72 hours for GDPR compliance.

Where Your Data Is Sent
Your data may be transferred outside of the European Union for processing, storage, or analysis. We ensure that such transfers comply with European data protection standards through agreements with third-party providers, such as model clauses or the Privacy Shield framework, where applicable.