Privacy Policy

1. Client-Side Calculations & Financial Data

All calculations performed across our tools — including our Percentage Tip Calculator, Bill Splitter, and specialized service calculators — run entirely on your device using client-side JavaScript.

• No Storage of Bill Amounts: We do not capture, record, or store the bill figures, tip percentages, tax amounts, or split counts you enter.
• No Account Required: You never need to register, log in, or provide payment details to use any feature on this website.
• Instant Ephemeral Data: All calculations vanish from memory once you refresh or close your browser tab.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimal data necessary to maintain site reliability, prevent abuse, and respond to user messages:

• Direct Correspondence: When you submit a message via our Contact Form or email us directly, we receive your name, email address, and message content to reply to your inquiry.
• Standard Technical Logs: When you access our website, standard web server logs automatically record technical details such as your browser type, device category, approximate geographic region (country level), operating system, referring page, and request timestamps. This data is aggregate and non-personally identifiable.

3. Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser cookies and localStorage for essential website operations and preference retention:

• Cookie Consent: Remembering your cookie banner consent status so you are not prompted repeatedly.
• Language & Preferences: Preserving selected language preferences across sessions.
• Performance: Aggregated measurement of page load times to ensure our tools load instantly.

You can configure your browser to block or alert you about cookies. For detailed guidance, please review our complete Cookie Policy.

4. Third-Party Advertising & Google AdSense

To keep Tip Calculator free for all users worldwide, we may display third-party advertisements via services such as Google AdSense.

• Google and third-party advertising vendors use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites across the Internet.
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads relevant to your interests.
• You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings or through the Network Advertising Initiative at AboutAds.info.

5. How We Use Information

Any data collected through normal site operations is used strictly to:

• Deliver, maintain, and enhance our calculation tools, country tipping guides, and educational articles.
• Monitor and resolve technical errors, server load, and performance bottlenecks.
• Respond to support requests, user feedback, and tipping etiquette correction notices.
• Maintain site integrity and defend against unauthorized access or automated spam attacks.

6. Data Security & Storage

We employ modern industry-standard security protocols, including full HTTPS/TLS encryption across all pages, to safeguard communication between your device and our servers.

Because we do not store customer accounts or user profiles, we do not maintain long-term personal databases. Support emails are retained only for the duration needed to resolve your query, after which they are securely archived or purged.

7. External Links

Our website may reference external resources, official travel portals, or informational articles. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy statements of any external sites you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

Tip Calculator is a general-audience utility website and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under 13 in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and international privacy laws.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect enhancements to our tools, technological changes, or legal updates. When modifications occur, the "Last updated" date at the top of this document will be updated accordingly. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.