At Military Retirement Calculator, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our website.
1. Information We Collect
Calculator Data (NOT Collected)
All calculations are performed entirely in your browser. We do NOT collect, store, or transmit any of the personal information you enter into the calculator, including:
- Your rank or years of service
- VA disability rating or dependent information
- Monthly expenses or financial details
- Tax information or filing status
This data stays on your device and is never sent to our servers.
Analytics Data (Automatically Collected)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This service may collect:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website
- Geographic location (country/region level only)
Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies to track site usage and improve user experience
- Preference Cookies: To remember your settings (if applicable)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Understand how visitors use the calculator
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Analyze traffic patterns and popular features
3. Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users interact with our site.
The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
Learn more: Google Privacy Policy
Affiliate Links
Our website contains affiliate links to third-party services (USAA, Navy Federal, Veterans United, SoFi, etc.). When you click on these links, we may track the click for analytics purposes, but we do not share your personal information with these partners.
If you choose to sign up for services through our affiliate links, those third-party websites have their own privacy policies that govern how they handle your information. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
4. Data Security
Since we don't collect or store your calculator data, there's no risk of that information being compromised. The analytics data we collect through Google Analytics is protected by Google's security measures.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Opt Out of Analytics: Use browser extensions like Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Delete Cookies: Clear cookies through your browser settings
- Use Do Not Track: Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser (we honor DNT signals)
6. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it. Since we don't collect personal information beyond analytics data, there is minimal data to request or delete.
8. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, or delete your data.
Since we only collect anonymous analytics data and don't store calculator inputs, there is minimal personal data associated with your use of our site.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@militaryretirementcalc.com
11. Consent
By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy.