Introduction

Whatnot Fee Calculator ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our fee calculator service (the "Service").

TL;DR: We collect minimal data, use privacy-focused analytics, don't sell your information, and don't require accounts or personal information to use the calculator.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We do NOT require you to create an account or provide personal information to use the basic calculator. Any data you enter (sale price, category, region, etc.) is:

• Processed locally in your browser
• NOT sent to our servers
• NOT stored permanently (unless you use the "Share Results" feature)
• Cleared when you close the browser or clear your cache

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Service, we may automatically collect certain technical information:

• Analytics Data: Via Cloudflare Web Analytics (privacy-focused, no cookies)
• Browser Information: Browser type, version, and language preferences
• Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used
• IP Address: Anonymized for geographic region identification only
• Referral Source: Which website/search engine referred you

Important: We use Cloudflare Web Analytics, which is privacy-first and does NOT use cookies, fingerprinting, or track users across sites.

1.3 Cookies and Local Storage

We use minimal cookies and browser storage:

• Essential Cookies: Theme preference (light/dark mode) stored in localStorage
• Advertising Cookies (Optional): If we display ads through advertising networks, third-party advertising cookies may be used for ad personalization. You can opt out via browser settings or ad network preferences.
• Affiliate Tracking: When you click affiliate links, cookies may be set by third-party merchants to track referrals. We do not control these cookies.

1.4 Premium User Information

If you subscribe to Premium features, we collect:

• Account Information: Email address, username, profile preferences
• Payment Information: Processed securely by third-party payment processors (we do NOT store credit card numbers)
• Subscription Data: Plan type, billing history, renewal dates
• Usage Data: Saved calculations, analytics preferences, feature usage

1.5 Email Newsletter Subscribers

If you subscribe to our email newsletter:

• Email Address: Required for sending newsletters
• Subscription Source: Where you signed up (calculator, landing page, etc.)
• Email Engagement: Open rates, click-through rates (via our email service provider)
• Preferences: Topics of interest, frequency preferences

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide the Service: Calculate fees and display results
• Improve the Service: Understand usage patterns to enhance features
• Fix Technical Issues: Diagnose bugs and performance problems
• Security: Detect and prevent abuse, fraud, or security threats
• Compliance: Meet legal obligations and enforce our Terms
• Analytics: Understand visitor demographics and popular features

We do NOT:

• Sell your information to third parties
• Use your data for targeted advertising
• Track you across other websites
• Share calculation data with anyone (unless you use Share Results feature)

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

• Hosting Provider: Website hosting and analytics (privacy-focused, GDPR compliant)
• Payment Processor: Secure payment processing for Premium subscriptions (PCI DSS compliant)
• Email Service Provider: Email newsletter delivery and management
• Advertising Networks: Third-party advertising services (if applicable)
• CDN Services: Content delivery for fast page loads

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and cannot use it for their own purposes. Payment information is handled directly by our payment processor and never touches our servers.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, such as:

• Responding to valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
• Protecting our rights, property, or safety
• Preventing fraud, abuse, or security threats
• Complying with regulatory investigations

3.3 Business Transfers

If we merge with another company, are acquired, or sell assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity. You will be notified via this Privacy Policy of any such changes.

4. Data Retention

Calculation Data: Stored only in your browser's memory and cleared when you close the tab or navigate away (unless you create a shareable link).

Analytics Data: Anonymized analytics are retained for up to 12 months for performance analysis, then deleted.

Server Logs: Stored for up to 30 days for security and debugging purposes, then automatically deleted.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

5.1 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Users)

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your data
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

5.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

• Know: Request disclosure of data collection and usage
• Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of data sales (we don't sell data)
• Non-Discrimination: Exercise rights without discriminatory treatment

5.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [your-email@domain.com]. We will respond within 30 days. Note: Since we collect minimal personal data and most processing happens in your browser, there may be little to no data associated with you.

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• Use of GDPR-compliant service providers
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU data transfers
• Privacy Shield Framework compliance where applicable

7. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS/TLS: All connections are encrypted with SSL/TLS
• Client-Side Processing: Calculations happen in your browser, not on our servers
• No Password Storage: We don't store passwords (no accounts required)
• DDoS Protection: Cloudflare protects against attacks
• Regular Updates: Security patches and dependency updates

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent/guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service contains links to third-party websites (e.g., Whatnot's official documentation). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Do Not Track Signals

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. Since we use privacy-focused Cloudflare Analytics (which doesn't track users across sites), DNT is effectively honored by default.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be prominently announced.

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us: