Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

At IndianaChildSupportCalculator.com, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website and child support calculator.

Information We Do NOT Collect

The most important thing to understand about our calculator:

Information We DO Collect

1. Contact Form Information

When you submit our contact form, we collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Message content

How we use it: This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not share this information with third parties, use it for marketing purposes, or add you to any mailing lists without your explicit consent.

How long we keep it: We retain contact form submissions for up to 12 months for reference purposes, after which they are permanently deleted.

2. Website Analytics

We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our website. These tools collect anonymous usage data such as:

• Pages viewed and time spent on each page
• General geographic location (city/state level only)
• Device type and browser information
• How you arrived at our website (referral source)
• Aggregated, anonymous patterns of navigation through our site

What we don't collect through analytics: We do not collect personally identifiable information through analytics tools. The data is aggregated and anonymous.

Why we collect this: Analytics help us understand which content is most helpful, identify technical issues, and improve the user experience. For example, if we see many visitors leaving a particular page quickly, we know we need to improve that content.

3. Cookies

This website may use cookies for analytics purposes only. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site.

Types of cookies we use:

• Analytics cookies: Track anonymous usage patterns (via Google Analytics or similar services)
• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality

No personal data in cookies: We do not store any personal or financial information in cookies.

Managing cookies: You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may limit some functionality of the website, though the calculator will continue to work normally.

How We Protect Your Information

Security Measures

We implement reasonable security measures to protect the limited information we collect:

• HTTPS encryption: Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption to secure data transmission
• Limited data collection: We only collect information that is necessary for the functioning of our website
• No payment processing: We do not collect any financial or payment information
• Secure hosting: Our website is hosted on secure, reputable platforms

Client-Side Calculator

The most sensitive information—your financial data entered into the calculator—never leaves your device. The calculator uses JavaScript that runs entirely in your browser, meaning:

• Calculations happen on your device, not our servers
• No financial data is transmitted over the internet
• When you close your browser, the data is gone
• We have no way to access or recover your calculator inputs

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics. Google Analytics uses cookies to track visitor behavior. For information about how Google uses this data, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

Opting out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

External Links

Our website contains links to external resources, including:

• Official Indiana government websites
• Indiana State Bar Association
• Legal aid organizations
• Court resources

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding any personal information we've collected:

Right to Access

You can request confirmation of whether we hold any personal information about you (primarily contact form submissions).

Right to Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of any personal information we've collected through the contact form. Contact us at any time to exercise this right.

Right to Correction

If we've collected inaccurate information about you, you have the right to request correction.

Right to Opt-Out

You can opt out of analytics tracking by:

• Using browser privacy settings to block cookies
• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Using privacy-focused browsers or extensions

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it
• Right to request deletion of personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Data Retention

We retain different types of information for different periods:

• Calculator data: Not collected or retained (exists only in your browser)
• Contact form submissions: Up to 12 months
• Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics settings (typically 26 months, anonymized)

International Users

This website is designed for users in the United States, specifically Indiana. If you access our website from outside the United States, please be aware that any information you provide may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our website, you consent to this transfer and processing.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Make the new policy available on this page
• For significant changes, we may display a notice on our homepage

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our contact form.

For specific requests regarding your personal information (access, deletion, or correction), please include:

• Your full name
• The email address used in your contact form submission (if applicable)
• A description of your request

Summary: Your calculator data is private and never leaves your device. We only collect minimal information (contact form submissions and anonymous analytics) necessary to maintain and improve the website. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties.