Welcome to MyTipCalc.com! We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users’ personal information. This GDPR Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using our website and services, you consent to the practices outlined in this Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please do not use our website and services.
1. Who We Are
MyTipCalc.com is an online platform that provides a user-friendly tip calculator for various services. In this Policy, “we”, “us”, “our”, and “MyTipCalc” refer to MyTipCalc.com and its parent company, subsidiaries, and affiliates.
2. Scope of This Policy
This Policy applies to personal information collected by us through our website, mobile applications, and any related services. This Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services that may be linked to or integrated with our website.
3. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in two ways: directly from you and automatically through your use of our services.
3.1 Information You Provide
When you use our services, you may provide personal information, such as your name, email address, and preferences. We collect this information to provide you with a personalized experience and improve our services.
3.2 Information We Collect Automatically
We collect information about your usage of our website and services, including but not limited to:
- Device information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our website, such as the device’s model, operating system, browser type, and unique identifiers.
- Usage information: We may collect information about your interactions with our website, including the pages you view, the links you click, and the time you spend on our website.
- Location information: We may collect information about your approximate location based on your IP address or other location data.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our services;
- To personalize your experience and provide content tailored to your preferences;
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support;
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security breaches;
- To analyze usage patterns and trends to better understand how our services are used;
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes;
- For any other purpose with your consent.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:
- With your consent;
- With our service providers, who help us operate and improve our services;
- With law enforcement, government agencies, or other authorized parties, when required by law or in response to a valid legal request;
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of our assets, subject to the receiving party’s compliance with this Policy;
- To protect our rights, property, or the safety of our users or the public.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user located in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under GDPR with respect to your personal information:
- The right to access: You have the right to request a copy of your personal information that we hold.
- The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
- The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we
- delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
- The right to data portability: You have the right to request that we provide your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- The right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes or other legitimate interests.
- The right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU or EEA.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided in Section 11.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information. If you suspect that your personal information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Our website and services are operated in the United States. If you are located outside of the United States, please be aware that your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our servers and databases are located. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to the United States and other countries.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for use by children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@mytipcalc.com
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website or by contacting you directly. Your continued use of our services after the effective date of the updated Policy indicates your acceptance of the changes.
This GDPR Privacy Policy was last updated on April 30, 2023.
