Privacy Policy

1Introduction

Welcome to GST Calculator India ("we," "our," "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website at gstcalculator.net.in (the "Service").

This site is owned and operated by Kaisar Ahmad, an independent web developer based in India. We've built this Privacy Policy to be clear, honest, and easy to understand — because you shouldn't need a law degree to know how a calculator handles your data.

2Data We Collect

We collect very limited, anonymous data to keep the site running and improve it. Here's the complete list:

Anonymous Analytics

When you visit our site, our analytics provider records the following non-identifying information:

Server Logs

Our hosting provider automatically maintains standard server logs that include your IP address, request timestamps, and the pages you accessed. These logs are kept for 30 days maximum for security and abuse prevention, then automatically deleted.

Contact Form Submissions

If you choose to submit our contact form, we collect:

• Your name (as you provide it)
• Your email address (so we can reply)
• The subject and message you send

This data is used solely to respond to your message. We don't add you to any mailing list, share it with third parties, or use it for marketing.

3Data We Don't Collect

We want to be explicit about what stays private. We do not collect, store, or process:

• Your name, address, phone number, or PAN/Aadhaar (unless you submit them via contact form)
• Your GSTIN, business details, or financial information
• Your invoices, bills, or transaction data
• Your precise location (we only see country-level data, anonymized)
• Your search history or browsing behavior outside our site
• Biometric data, health information, or any sensitive personal data
• Information from your device's contacts, photos, or storage

The GST Calculator runs entirely on your device using JavaScript. Your numbers never leave your browser. If you turn off your internet after the page loads, the calculator still works perfectly — proof that no data is being sent anywhere.

4How We Use Data

The limited anonymous data we collect is used only for these specific purposes:

1. Site improvement: Understanding which pages are useful so we can improve them.
2. Bug detection: Identifying technical errors that affect users.
3. Security: Detecting and preventing abuse, spam, or attacks.
4. Performance: Optimizing load times and mobile experience.
5. Customer support: Replying to your contact form messages.

We do not use your data to:

• Build advertising profiles
• Sell to data brokers or marketers
• Train AI/ML models
• Send unsolicited emails or notifications
• Track you across other websites

5Cookies & Tracking

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your browser. We use cookies sparingly and only when necessary.

Essential Cookies

These are required for the site to function. Examples include:

• Theme preference: Remembers if you've chosen light/dark mode (if available)
• Calculator settings: Remembers your last GST rate selection (purely local, in your browser)

Analytics Cookies

We use privacy-respecting analytics (similar to Plausible or Fathom) which set anonymous, first-party cookies that don't identify individual users. These cookies expire automatically.

What We Don't Use

• Third-party advertising cookies (Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, etc.)
• Cross-site tracking pixels
• Remarketing or retargeting cookies
• Behavioral profiling cookies

6Third-Party Services

To run our site, we rely on a small number of trusted third-party services. We pick providers known for privacy:

Each of these providers has its own privacy policy and is contractually obligated to protect your data. We never authorize them to use your information for their own purposes.

7Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, lease, or trade your information to anyone. Period.

We will share data only in these limited circumstances:

1. Legal requirement: If compelled by valid Indian court order, subpoena, or legitimate law enforcement request.
2. Safety threats: To protect our users, our service, or the public from imminent harm.
3. Service providers: With trusted vendors (listed above) who help us operate the site, under strict confidentiality.
4. Business transfer: In the unlikely event of a merger or sale, your data would transfer with the same protections in place.

If we ever receive a government data request, we will challenge it where legally permitted and notify affected users where allowed by law.

8Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the limited data we hold:

• HTTPS encryption: All traffic to our site is encrypted via TLS 1.3.
• Secure hosting: Servers are protected by firewalls, DDoS mitigation, and regular security patches.
• Limited access: Only Kaisar Ahmad has access to server logs, and access is logged.
• No data lakes: We don't aggregate user data into queryable databases.
• Automatic deletion: Server logs are purged after 30 days.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If a breach occurs, we'll notify affected users within 72 hours as required by GDPR and the DPDPA.

9Your Rights

Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), the EU's GDPR, and similar laws, you have the following rights regarding any personal data we may hold:

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@gstcalculator.net.in. We'll respond within 30 days. There's no fee for these requests, and we won't ask for excessive verification.

10Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13 years of age (or under 18 in some jurisdictions, including India under the DPDPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us at hello@gstcalculator.net.in and we'll delete it immediately.

That said, the GST Calculator itself is safe for use by anyone — students, including minors, can use it for school projects without any data being collected.

11International Users

This site is operated from India and is primarily intended for Indian users. If you access our site from outside India, please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in India.

For European Users (GDPR)

If you're in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or Switzerland, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation. Our legal basis for processing the limited data we collect is legitimate interest (running a free public service) and consent (when you submit a form).

For California Users (CCPA)

If you're a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act. Since we don't sell personal information, the CCPA "Do Not Sell" requirement doesn't apply — but you can still exercise your access and deletion rights.

12Changes to This Policy

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

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Post a prominent notice on the homepage for at least 30 days
• Notify users via email if we have your address (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Service after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the changes. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

13Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out:

• Email: hello@gstcalculator.net.in
• Contact form: /contact
• Site owner: Kaisar Ahmad
• Country: India

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days. For data subject requests, the maximum response time is 30 days.

Grievance Officer (under DPDPA): Kaisar Ahmad — for grievances related to personal data, contact via the email above with subject line "Data Grievance".