Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Final Grade Calculator ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website finalgradecalc.com and use our grade calculation services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact information (name, email address) when you contact us
• Feedback and correspondence when you communicate with us
• Newsletter subscription information (if you opt-in)

2.2 Grade Calculation Data

Important: We do NOT store, collect, or transmit your grade information. All grade calculations are performed locally in your browser and are not sent to our servers. Your academic data remains completely private and on your device.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and location information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device information (mobile, tablet, desktop)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our calculator service
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To send you newsletters and updates (only if you opt-in)
• To analyze website usage and improve our services
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except 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 and providing services, such as:

• Web hosting providers
• Analytics services (Google Analytics)
• Email service providers

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Security measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal information

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website:

6.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

6.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. These cookies help us improve our services.

6.3 Local Storage

We may use local storage to save your calculator inputs for convenience. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@finalgradecalc.com.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for students of all ages, including those under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

For users under 18, we recommend obtaining parental permission before providing any personal information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Significant changes will be communicated through:

• A notice on our website
• Email notification (if you've provided your email)
• Updated date at the top of this policy

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

14. Jurisdiction-Specific Rights

14.1 California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to delete personal information.

14.2 European Union Residents (GDPR)

EU residents have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability.

14.3 Other Jurisdictions

We comply with applicable privacy laws in all jurisdictions where we operate. If you have specific questions about your local privacy rights, please contact us.