Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to satcalculator.co ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection when you visit our website at https://satcalculator.co (the "Site").

By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Our SAT score calculator processes all score inputs locally in your browser. We do not collect, store, or transmit your raw SAT scores to our servers. If you use our optional AI Prep Strategy feature, your score data is sent to a third-party AI provider (Google Gemini) to generate personalized study advice. This data is not stored by us after the session ends.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information: browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type
• Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and referring URLs
• IP address: your Internet Protocol address, which may be used to estimate your general geographic location
• Cookies and similar technologies: as described in Section 4 below

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense, as described below.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Site and our score calculator tool
• To analyze usage trends and user behavior to improve user experience
• To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.

4.2 Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit the Site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to the Site. We use this information to improve the Site. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit the Site, rather than your name or other identifying information. Learn more at How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites.
• Advertising cookies: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to the Site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

4.3 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites. Google's use of the DoubleClick cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to the Site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of the use of the DoubleClick cookie for interest-based advertising by visiting Ads Settings.

4.4 Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly. You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

5. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Site. Google AdSense is a program run by Google through which website publishers serve advertisements that are targeted to site content and audience.

• Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on the Site.
• Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to users based on their visit to the Site and other sites on the Internet.
• Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.
• Third-party ad servers or ad networks may use technology such as cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons in their advertisements and links that appear on the Site. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content you see.
• We have no access to or control over cookies used by third-party advertisers.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: We share data with third-party services that help us operate the Site, such as Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and hosting providers.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 For Users in the European Economic Area (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to restrict or object to processing of your data
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

7.2 For California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

7.3 Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals, as there is no industry standard for compliance.

8. Data Retention

We retain automatically collected data (analytics and advertising data) for up to 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted from Google Analytics. We do not retain any personal SAT score data, as calculations are performed locally in your browser.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through the Site. The Site is served over HTTPS to encrypt data in transit. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website 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 updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

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