1. Information We Collect
StateHomeCalculator.com ("we", "our", or "us") operates a free mortgage and property tax calculator. We collect minimal information to provide and improve our service:
- Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and browser type, through standard web analytics tools.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze traffic and improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
- Calculator Inputs: The numbers you enter into our calculators (home prices, income, etc.) are processed entirely in your browser and are NOT sent to our servers or stored in any way.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve our tools
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Monitor and fix technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and/or other websites on the internet. The use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
4. Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to this site. We use this information to improve our website. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit this site, rather than your name or other identifying information.
5. Cookies Policy
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to show relevant advertisements
You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect our rights, property, or safety.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to 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.
8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal data we collect, the right to delete your personal data, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal data. We do not sell personal data. To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.
9. Changes to This Privacy 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.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Website: statehomecalculator.com
- Email: privacy@statehomecalculator.com