Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2025

Introduction

Cap Rate Calculator (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our website at cap-rate-calculator.org (the “Service”).

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When using our calculators, you may input:

Property values
Rental income figures
Operating expenses
Other financial data related to real estate investments

Important: All calculation data is stored locally in your browser and is never transmitted to our servers.

Automatically Collected Information

We may collect certain information automatically, including:

Browser type and version
Operating system
IP address (anonymized)
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website addresses

This information is collected through Google Analytics and is used solely for improving our Service.

How We Use Your Information

Local Data Storage

All calculator inputs and results are stored locally in your browser using LocalStorage
This data never leaves your device
You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings
We have no access to your calculation data

Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics to:

Understand how users interact with our Service
Identify popular features and content
Improve user experience
Monitor website performance
Detect and prevent technical issues

Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. We do not use it to identify individual users.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies to:

Remember your theme preference (light/dark mode)
Store your calculation history locally
Maintain basic website functionality

Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics uses cookies to:

Track page views and user sessions
Measure website performance
Understand user behavior patterns

You can opt out of Google Analytics by:

Using browser privacy settings
Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Enabling “Do Not Track” in your browser

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 for website analytics. Google Analytics may collect:

Device information
Browser information
Geographic location (country/city level)
User interaction data

For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.

We may display advertisements through Google AdSense. If implemented:

Ads will be clearly marked
Google may use cookies for ad personalization
You can opt out of personalized advertising

For more information, see Google’s Advertising Privacy Policy.

Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information:

HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
No server-side storage of calculation data
Regular security updates and monitoring
Secure hosting infrastructure (Cloudflare Pages)

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

You have the right to:

Access data stored in your browser (through browser developer tools)
Delete all locally stored data (clear browser data)
Opt out of analytics tracking
Request information about data we collect

Data Deletion

To delete your data:

Local calculation data: Clear your browser’s LocalStorage or cookies
Analytics data: Contact us at contact@cap-rate-calculator.org

Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) signals. When DNT is enabled:

We will not track your activity
Analytics will be disabled for your session
Essential functionality will continue to work

Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Users

Our Service is hosted in the United States. If you access our Service from outside the United States:

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States
By using our Service, you consent to this transfer
We comply with applicable data protection laws

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. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

We will notify users of significant changes by:

Posting a notice on our homepage
Updating the “Last Updated” date
Sending an email (if you have contacted us previously)

By using our Service, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: contact@cap-rate-calculator.org
Response Time: Within 24-48 hours

Additional Information

California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

European Union Users

EU users have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to access your data
Right to rectification
Right to erasure
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@cap-rate-calculator.org.

Data Retention

Local calculation data: Retained until you clear browser data
Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics settings (typically 26 months)
Contact correspondence: Retained for customer service purposes

Summary

What we collect:

Calculator inputs (stored locally only)
Anonymous analytics data

What we DON’T collect:

Personal identification information
Financial account information
Social security numbers
Credit card information

Your data is:

Stored locally in your browser
Never transmitted to our servers
Under your complete control
Protected by industry-standard security

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 2025 and applies to all users of Cap Rate Calculator.