Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Information We Collect

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our pet sitter rate calculators are designed to provide estimates without collecting or storing your personal information.

Calculator Data

When you use our calculators, the information you input (number of pets, location type, special needs, etc.) is processed locally in your browser and is not transmitted to or stored on our servers. This data is used solely to generate your rate estimate and is not retained after you leave the page.

Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This includes information such as:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • General geographic location (city/state level)
  • Device type and browser information
  • How you arrived at our website (referral source)

How We Use Information

The limited information we collect is used exclusively to:

  • Improve the functionality and user experience of our calculators
  • Understand which features are most valuable to our users
  • Identify and fix technical issues
  • Generate aggregate statistics about website usage

We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies to understand website usage

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality but will not prevent you from using our calculators.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of information. Since we do not store personal calculator data, your privacy risk is minimized. All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS.

Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Vercel: For website hosting and content delivery

These services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

Your Rights

Since we do not collect or store personal information from our calculators, there is no personal data to access, modify, or delete. However, you have the right to:

  • Opt out of Google Analytics tracking using browser settings or opt-out tools
  • Clear your browser cookies at any time
  • Contact us with any privacy-related questions or concerns

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: contact@petsitterratescalculator.com