Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026. This Privacy Policy describes how Inflation Calculator ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you visit our website and use our free Inflation Calculator Tool. By accessing or using the website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the website. We encourage you to read this document carefully so that you fully understand our approach to your privacy.

1. Information Collection

We are committed to collecting as little personal information as possible. The core functionality of our Inflation Calculator — the values you enter such as amounts, years, and inflation rates — is processed entirely within your web browser on your own device. These figures are never transmitted to our servers, never stored by us, and never associated with your identity. This means you can calculate inflation-adjusted values, purchasing power, and related figures with complete confidence that your financial inputs remain private to you.

There are limited circumstances in which we may collect information. If you voluntarily contact us through our contact form or by email, we collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, subject, and message content, solely so that we can respond to your inquiry. In addition, like most websites, our hosting infrastructure and analytics tools may automatically collect certain non-identifying technical information, such as your browser type, device type, operating system, approximate geographic region, referring website, and the pages you visit. This information helps us understand how the website is used and how we can improve it.

2. Cookies

Cookies are small text files that a website may place on your device to remember information about your visit. Our website uses cookies and similar technologies sparingly and primarily to ensure the site functions correctly and to understand aggregate usage patterns. We may use strictly necessary cookies that are essential for the website to operate, as well as analytics cookies that help us measure traffic and improve the user experience. We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles about you or to track you across unrelated websites.

You have full control over cookies. Most web browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings, and you can configure your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set. Please be aware that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website, although the core Inflation Calculator Tool will continue to work because it does not depend on cookies to perform calculations. By continuing to use our website without adjusting your settings, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

3. Analytics

To better understand our audience and continuously improve the website, we may use third-party analytics services such as privacy-conscious web analytics tools. These services collect aggregated, non-personally-identifiable information about how visitors interact with our site, including which pages are most popular, how long visitors stay, what devices they use, and where in the world our traffic originates. This data is statistical in nature and does not identify you personally. We use these insights purely to enhance content, performance, and usability for the benefit of all users.

Any analytics provider we use is selected with privacy in mind, and we configure these tools to anonymize data wherever possible, for example by truncating IP addresses. We do not combine analytics data with any personal information you may have provided through the contact form. If you prefer not to be included in analytics measurement, you can use browser features or extensions that block analytics scripts, or enable any "Do Not Track" setting your browser provides, and we will respect such signals to the extent technically feasible.

4. How We Use Information

The limited information we collect is used only for legitimate and clearly defined purposes. We use the contact details you submit to respond to your questions, provide support, and address feedback. We use aggregated technical and analytics information to operate, maintain, secure, and improve the website, to diagnose technical problems, to understand usage trends, and to make informed decisions about new features. We may also use information as necessary to comply with applicable laws, enforce our terms, and protect the rights, safety, and security of our users and our website.

We want to be unambiguous about what we do not do. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We do not use the financial values you enter into the calculator for any purpose, because we never receive them in the first place. We do not engage in intrusive profiling or behavioral advertising. Our business model is built around providing a genuinely free and useful tool, not around monetizing your personal data.

5. Third Party Services

Our website may rely on certain reputable third-party service providers to function effectively. These may include web hosting providers, content delivery networks that help deliver pages quickly, font providers that supply the typography you see, and analytics services as described above. Each of these providers may process limited technical information as part of delivering their service. We choose our partners carefully and expect them to maintain appropriate privacy and security standards. However, their handling of information is governed by their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

Our website may also contain links to external websites that are not operated by us, such as references in our educational content or social media profiles. Once you leave our website by clicking such a link, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy practices, or policies of any third-party sites or services. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit before providing any personal information to it.

6. Data Security

We take the security of information seriously and implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect it against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Because our Inflation Calculator processes your inputs locally and does not transmit them, the most sensitive information you interact with never leaves your device, which provides an inherently high level of protection. For the limited information we do handle, such as contact form submissions, we restrict access to those who need it and use secure transmission and storage practices where appropriate.

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You also play an important role in protecting your information; for example, by communicating with us through secure channels and by keeping your own devices and software up to date. In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects information we hold, we will take appropriate steps in accordance with applicable law, which may include notifying affected individuals and relevant authorities.

7. User Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding any personal information we hold about you. These may include the right to access the information we hold, the right to request correction of inaccurate information, the right to request deletion of your information, the right to object to or restrict certain processing, and the right to data portability. Because we collect so little personal information, in most cases the only data we may hold is what you have voluntarily sent us through the contact form, which we are happy to provide, correct, or delete upon a verified request.

To exercise any of these rights, or if you have questions about how your information is handled, please contact us using the details provided on our Contact Us page. We will respond to legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests in order to protect your privacy and prevent unauthorized access to your information. We will never charge you for making a reasonable request to exercise your rights.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website and the free Inflation Calculator Tool are intended for a general audience and are not directed at children under the age of thirteen. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps to remove that information. Protecting the privacy of young people is important to us, and we encourage parents to supervise their children's online activities.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice. We encourage you to review this policy periodically so that you stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the website after any changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of information, we welcome you to reach out. You can contact us through the form on our Contact Us page or by email at the address listed there. We are committed to addressing your privacy questions promptly and transparently, and we appreciate the trust you place in us when you use our free Inflation Calculator Tool.