1. Introduction
Welcome to The GST Calculator. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle data when you visit and use our website. Because our primary service is a mathematical tool, we have designed our website to require as little personal information as possible.
2. Financial Data is Processed Locally
We do not collect, store, or transmit your financial data.
All calculations performed on The GST Calculator—including invoice amounts, custom tax rates, and resulting totals—are executed entirely locally within your web browser using JavaScript. No financial inputs are ever sent to our servers, saved in databases, or shared with third parties. Once you close or refresh your browser tab, the numbers you entered are permanently cleared.
3. Analytics and Log Files
Like most standard websites, our hosting provider may collect standard internet log information to ensure the site runs securely and efficiently. This non-personally identifying information may include:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring website addresses
We may use minimal, privacy-focused analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand basic website traffic (e.g., how many people visit the site per month). This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you or track your specific financial inputs.
4. Cookies
The GST Calculator itself does not require cookies to function. However, essential cookies may be placed by our hosting infrastructure for security and performance purposes. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings without affecting the functionality of the calculator.
5. Third-Party Links (ATO)
Our website contains links to external websites, primarily the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for reference purposes. We do not control these external sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.
6. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our website features. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date".
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you need to contact the site administrator, please reach out via our primary contact channels listed on the main website.