Privacy Policy

1. Overview

DollarMiner ("we," "our," or "us") operates the DollarMiner website (the "Service") providing free financial calculators, market data, and investment insights. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our financial tools website.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. Our calculators run in your browser and we don't store your personal financial calculations on our servers.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When using DollarMiner, you may provide:

• Contact Information: If you choose to contact us or sign up for newsletters, we collect your email address.
• Calculator Inputs: Financial data you enter into our calculators (interest rates, investment amounts, etc.) remains in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers.
• Communication: Messages you send us via contact forms or email.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used, referring website
• Analytics Data: Anonymous usage patterns, feature popularity, traffic sources
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: See Cookies section below

3. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information.

Types of Cookies

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our financial tools
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how our financial calculators and tools are used. This helps us improve user experience and feature development. Google Analytics collects data such as:

• Pages viewed and time spent
• Calculator usage patterns
• Geographic location (country/city level)
• Device and browser information

Google Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized. We don't collect personally identifiable information through analytics.

Cookie Control

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

4. How We Use Information

We use the collected information for:

• Service Operation: To provide and maintain our financial tools
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve calculator functionality
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide support
• Analytics: To understand how our financial tools are used and make data-driven improvements
• Security: To monitor and prevent security issues
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations

5. Sharing & Third Parties

We may share your information with third parties only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate our website (hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics (see above)
• Hosting Provider: For website hosting and infrastructure
• Email Services: For communication if you contact us

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain different types of information for different periods:

• Analytics Data: Up to 26 months in anonymized form
• Contact Information: As long as needed to respond to your inquiry
• Server Logs: Up to 30 days for security monitoring

Your calculator inputs are processed locally in your browser and are not stored on our servers.

7. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal data for our team
• Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain privacy rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-out: Opt-out of analytics tracking
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@dollarminer.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by:

• Using Google's opt-out browser add-on
• Adjusting your browser's cookie settings
• Using private browsing mode

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for 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. We will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update our 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.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

11. Contact Us