Privacy Policy

Information We Collect and How We Use It

Calculator Usage Data

The calculations themselves run in your browser, but when a calculator shows you a result we record the inputs you entered and the results shown — tied to a first-party identifier (see below) — in our database (Supabase calc_events). We use this to understand which tools are most helpful, improve their accuracy, and — where you consent — match you with relevant services. These records are written server-side; our public key is insert-only and cannot read them back.

First-Party Identifier

We generate a random identifier and store it locally in your browser (localStorage yc_uid). It links your calculator activity, any contact-form submission, and newsletter signup so we can understand your journey and improve our tools. It is a first-party identifier — not a third-party advertising tracker — and it clears when you clear this site's data in your browser.

Contact Information

If you contact us through our contact form or email, we collect your name, email address, phone number (where provided), and message content to respond to your inquiry and, where you consent, to match you with relevant services.

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited to maintain and improve our website.

Data Collection Practices

We follow privacy-by-design principles and collect only what is necessary to provide our services, improve our calculators, and comply with legal obligations. Calculations run locally in your browser; the inputs you enter and the results shown are recorded in our database, tied to a first-party identifier, to improve the tools and (with your consent) match you with relevant services. Detailed practices are described in the sections below.

Cookie Usage and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and essential site functionality. You can manage your preferences via the Cookie Settings link in our footer. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

Contact Us for Privacy Inquiries

For privacy-related questions, requests to access or delete your data, or to exercise your rights, contact us at: info@yallacalculators.online

Client-Side Calculation & What We Record

Your calculations run in your browser. When you use our calculators (mortgage affordability, property fees, gratuity, school fees, visa costs, etc.), the math is performed within your web browser using JavaScript, so results appear instantly without a server round-trip.

How It Works

The calculation itself is client-side. When a calculator shows you a result, we then record the inputs you entered and the results shown so we can run and improve the tools. Specifically, your calculator activity is:

• Calculated locally: the math runs in your browser using client-side code
• Recorded to improve the tools: the inputs you enter and the results shown are sent to and stored in our database (Supabase calc_events), tagged with a first-party identifier
• Access-controlled: these records are written server-side; our public key is insert-only and cannot read stored inputs, results, or leads back out
• Used for matching only with your consent: we use this activity to run and improve the calculators, and — where you consent via a contact form — to match you with relevant services (see "How We Use Your Information")

You can use our calculators without giving us your name or email — but note that the inputs and results are recorded against the first-party identifier described above. You can clear that identifier at any time by clearing this site's data in your browser, and you can ask us to delete your records by emailing info@yallacalculators.online.

What else we collect: technical information (IP address, browser type) and, with your consent, first-party analytics. See "Information We Collect and How We Use It" above for details.

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

To provide our financial calculators and ensure they work correctly across different devices and browsers.

Communication

To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send important updates about our services.

Improvement

To analyze usage patterns and improve our calculators' accuracy, user experience, and functionality.

Legal Compliance

To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes in the UAE.

Partner Matching (Only With Your Consent)

Where you explicitly consent — for example by ticking the consent box on a contact form — we may share your contact details and the calculator context you used (such as which calculator and the result you saw) with relevant partners (for example mortgage brokers, insurers, licensed financial advisors, or schools) so they can match you with services. This happens only with your consent. We do not sell your personal information, and you can withdraw consent or ask us to delete your details at any time by emailing info@yallacalculators.online.

Newsletter

If you sign up for our newsletter, we use your email to send the updates you asked for. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or by emailing us.

Data Protection & Security

Calculator Data

Calculations run locally in your browser. When a result is shown, the inputs and results are transmitted to and stored in our database (Supabase) to run and improve the tools; contact-form and newsletter details are stored the same way.

Encryption

All data transmission is protected using industry-standard SSL encryption to prevent unauthorized access.

Access Controls

Records are written server-side using a public key that is insert-only and cannot read stored calculator events or leads back out. Broader access to stored information is limited to authorized personnel through strict access controls.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You can ask us to delete your data at any time (see "How to Manage Your Privacy Preferences" below).

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to provide and improve our calculators:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and to improve user experience. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use this information only to improve our website and services.

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Learn more about Google Analytics privacy practices: Google Privacy Policy

Consent Banner (Self-Built)

We run a self-built consent banner on your first visit. It records your choice for first-party analytics in your browser's local storage. You can change your choice at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer. We use no third-party consent management platform.

Email Services

Email signup, when offered, is processed via a self-built Supabase edge function. We do not use Mailchimp or any other third-party marketing-automation provider for email storage or processing.

Hosting Services

Our website is hosted on secure servers to ensure availability and performance. Hosting providers may have access to server logs containing IP addresses and basic usage information.

Advertising & Third-Party Cookies

We may display advertising served by third-party vendors, including Google. These vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, and you can review how Google uses data from sites or apps that use its services at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. Third-party vendors and ad networks may also serve ads on our site; you may visit optout.aboutads.info to opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalised advertising.

These third-party services are bound by their own privacy policies and are required to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information we hold
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@yallacalculators.online.

Global Privacy Control (GPC) and Universal Opt-Out Mechanisms (UOOM)

We explicitly honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals for users in relevant jurisdictions. GPC is a privacy preference signal that allows you to communicate your privacy choices universally across websites. If your browser or privacy extension sends a GPC signal indicating that you do not wish to have your personal information sold or shared, we will respect that signal and:

• Refrain from selling or sharing your personal information for advertising purposes
• Limit data collection to what is strictly necessary for website functionality
• Disable analytics tracking where technically feasible
• Honor your opt-out preference across all our services and third-party integrations

We recognize and honor Universal Opt-Out Mechanisms (UOOM) as required by applicable privacy laws in relevant jurisdictions, including but not limited to California (CCPA/CPRA), Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws. If you have enabled a UOOM signal in your browser or privacy settings, we will automatically apply your opt-out preferences without requiring additional action from you.

To enable GPC, you can use browser extensions or privacy tools that support the Global Privacy Control standard. Many modern browsers and privacy-focused extensions include GPC support. We continuously monitor for GPC and UOOM signals and update our systems to ensure compliance with evolving privacy standards.

First-Party Cookies

We use first-party cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our calculators
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Maintain session information for calculator functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling first-party cookies may affect the functionality of our calculators.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "last updated" date.