Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to Semester Grade Calculator ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and online semester grade calculator tool.
By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Use our semester grade calculator tool
- Fill out our contact form
- Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
- Participate in surveys or provide feedback
This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide in the contact form or calculator.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:
- IP address and geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Date and time of visits
- Device information (mobile, tablet, desktop)
2.3 Calculator Data
When you use our semester grade calculator, we want to be transparent about data handling:
- Local Processing: All grade calculations are performed locally in your browser using JavaScript
- No Storage: We do not store, save, or transmit your grade data, scores, or calculation inputs to our servers
- Session Only: Any data you enter exists only during your current session and is deleted when you close or refresh the page
2.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather information about usage patterns. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Provide Services: To operate and maintain our semester grade calculator and website
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, questions, and support requests
- Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our calculator functionality and user experience
- Analytics: To understand how users interact with our website and identify areas for enhancement
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activities
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you, such as:
- Web hosting providers
- Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Email service providers
- Customer support tools
These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, or government agencies).
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on our website of any such change.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Restricted access to personal information
- Secure server infrastructure
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only 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. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. 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, and we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Sending an email notification (if you have provided your email address)
Your continued use of the Service after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Email: Contact Form
- Website: https://semestergradecalculator.com
We will respond to your inquiry as soon as reasonably possible, typically within 30 days.
12. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.
13. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11.
14. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to rectification of inaccurate data
- The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to processing
- Rights related to automated decision-making
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.