Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 4, 2026
At MyHoursCalculator.com ("we", "us", "our", or the "Website"), your privacy is a priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our website.
Quick Summary:
- ✓ Your calculator data stays on your device - we never see it
- ✓ We use Google Analytics only with your consent
- ✓ You have rights to access, delete, and opt out of tracking
- ✓ No advertising cookies (yet) - only analytics
1. Data Controller
MyHoursCalculator.com is the data controller responsible for your personal information under applicable privacy laws.
Contact Information:
- Email: jamie@jamiefitzgerald.com
- Privacy Request Form: /privacy-request
2. Information We Do NOT Collect
Your work hours are your business. All calculator inputs (schedules, times, hourly rates, dates) are processed locally in your web browser. We do not transmit, store, or save your work entries on our servers.
3. Information We Collect (with Your Consent)
3.1 Local Storage (Strictly Necessary)
Our website stores data locally on your device using your browser's "Local Storage" feature:
- Cookie Consent Preferences: Your choice to accept/reject analytics cookies
- Calculator Preferences: Your typical hourly rate, rounding settings (optional convenience feature)
- Weekly Schedules: Your saved work schedule (if you choose to save it)
This data never leaves your device and can be cleared at any time by clearing your browser data (Ctrl+Shift+Delete in most browsers).
3.2 Analytics Information (Only with Consent)
We use Google Analytics (operated by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA) to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects:
- IP Address: Anonymized after collection (last octet masked)
- Browser Information: Browser type and version, device type (mobile/desktop/tablet), operating system
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, navigation paths, referring website
- Geographic Location: Approximate location at city/country level (derived from anonymized IP)
- Interaction Events: Clicks, scrolls, calculator usage (no specific input values captured)
Legal Basis: Your explicit consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)). We do not load Google Analytics until you accept analytics cookies via our cookie banner.
Data Processor: Google Analytics processes this data as our service provider. Google's own privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
4. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Improve Website Performance: Identify slow-loading pages, broken features, browser compatibility issues
- Understand User Behavior: Which calculators are most popular, where users get stuck, navigation patterns
- Optimize Content: Focus development on high-traffic calculators, improve educational content
We do not use your data for:
- Targeted advertising (we have no ads currently)
- Selling to third parties
- Building user profiles for marketing
- Cross-device tracking
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We share data with:
- Google LLC: Analytics data (only if you consent). Google may use aggregated data across its services per Google's privacy policy.
- Netlify, Inc.: Website hosting provider (stores server logs with IP addresses, request URLs, timestamps for technical operations).
We do NOT sell your personal information.
6. International Data Transfers
Google Analytics and Netlify are US-based companies. When you consent to analytics, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. These transfers rely on:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): EU Commission-approved data transfer mechanisms
- Adequacy Decisions: Where applicable (e.g., EU-US Data Privacy Framework)
More information:
- Google's data transfer safeguards: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/compliance/
- EU-US Data Privacy Framework: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/
7. Data Retention
- Google Analytics Data: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default), then automatically deleted
- LocalStorage Data: Remains on your device indefinitely until you clear browser data or delete it via calculator settings
- Netlify Server Logs: Retained for 30 days for technical troubleshooting, then deleted
- Cookie Consent Records: Stored locally on your device until you clear browser data
8. Your Rights (GDPR - European Economic Area, UK, Switzerland)
If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Opt out of analytics tracking at any time via Cookie Settings
How to Exercise Your Rights:
- Email: jamie@jamiefitzgerald.com
- Web Form: /privacy-request
We will respond within 30 days (may extend to 60 days for complex requests with prior notice).
Right to Lodge a Complaint: If you believe we are not handling your data properly, you can complain to your local data protection authority:
- EU: Find your authority at https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en
- UK: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/
- Switzerland: Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) - https://www.edoeb.admin.ch/edoeb/en/home.html
9. Your Rights (CCPA/CPRA - California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
9.1 Categories of Personal Information We Collect
| Category | Examples | Collected? |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | IP address, device ID, browser fingerprint | Yes (anonymized) |
| Internet Activity | Pages visited, clicks, time spent, referring URL | Yes (with consent) |
| Geolocation | City, state, country (derived from IP) | Yes (approximate) |
| Commercial Information | Purchase history, payment info | No |
9.2 Business Purpose
We collect and use this information to:
- Operate and improve the website
- Analyze usage patterns and user behavior
- Detect security incidents and prevent fraud
- Debug and repair errors
9.3 Categories of Third Parties Who Receive Data
- Google LLC: Analytics service provider (receives anonymized usage data with your consent)
- Netlify, Inc.: Website hosting provider (receives server logs for technical operations)
9.4 Sale or Sharing of Personal Information
We do NOT directly sell your personal information for monetary consideration.
However, under California law, sharing data with advertising partners may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" even without money changing hands. Currently:
- Sale: We do NOT sell your data
- Sharing: Google Analytics may share aggregate data with Google's advertising network, which could qualify as "sharing" under CCPA
You can opt out of this data sharing at:
- /do-not-sell (Our Opt-Out Page)
- Google Ads Settings
9.5 Your California Privacy Rights
Right to Know: Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information we collected about you in the past 12 months
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information (exceptions apply for legal/operational requirements)
Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Right to Opt Out: Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information (see /do-not-sell)
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not collect sensitive personal information (SSN, health data, financial account numbers, etc.)
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights (deny service, charge different prices, provide different quality)
9.6 How to Exercise Your Rights
Methods to Submit Requests:
- Email: jamie@jamiefitzgerald.com
- Web Form: /privacy-request
Response Time: We will respond within 45 days of receiving your verifiable request (may extend to 90 days for complex requests with prior notice).
Verification: To protect your privacy, we may ask for information to verify your identity before fulfilling requests (e.g., email confirmation, recent activity on the site).
Authorized Agents: You may designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf. We require written proof of authorization.
10. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you are under 13, do not use this website or provide any information. If we discover we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.
Parents/guardians: If you believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, contact us at jamie@jamiefitzgerald.com.
11. Global Privacy Control (GPC)
We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will:
- Treat it as a "Do Not Sell or Share" request under CCPA/CPRA
- Not load Google Analytics or other tracking technologies
- Respect the signal as a withdrawal of consent under GDPR
Learn more: https://globalprivacycontrol.org/
12. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. There is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT. We honor DNT signals by not loading Google Analytics when DNT is enabled in your browser.
13. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:
- HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted
- Security Headers: Content Security Policy, HSTS, X-Frame-Options to prevent attacks
- IP Anonymization: Google Analytics masks the last octet of IP addresses
- No Server-Side Storage: Your calculator inputs never leave your device
- Regular Updates: We keep dependencies updated to patch security vulnerabilities
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or new features. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Material Changes: If we make material changes (e.g., start selling data, add new tracking), we will notify you via a prominent notice on the website or email (if we have your contact information).
Continued Use: By continuing to use the website after changes are posted, you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
15. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data:
- Email: jamie@jamiefitzgerald.com
- Data Request Form: /privacy-request