Privacy Policy

Overview

AI Token Calculator ("we," "us," "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

The short version: We don't track you, we don't store your calculator inputs, and we don't use advertising cookies. Your text stays in your browser.

What Data We Collect

Calculator Inputs (Client-Side Only)

When you use our calculator:

• Your text input is processed entirely in your browser using JavaScript
• Nothing is sent to our servers for token counting or cost calculation
• URL sharing encodes calculator state in the URL hash (e.g., #text=hello&model=gpt-4o), which stays in your browser and isn't logged by our servers
• Local storage may save your theme preference (light/dark mode) in your browser

Server Logs (Minimal)

Our hosting provider may collect standard server logs including:

• IP address (anonymized after 7 days)
• Page requested (URL path, not query parameters or URL hash)
• Timestamp of request
• User agent (browser type)
• Referrer (which site you came from)

These logs are used solely for security, debugging, and performance monitoring. They are automatically deleted after 30 days.

Analytics (Cookieless & Optional)

We use privacy-respecting, cookieless analytics to understand aggregate site usage:

• No cookies: No tracking cookies are set
• No personal data: We don't collect or store personal identifiers
• Aggregate only: We see overall page views, but not individual user behavior
• No cross-site tracking: We don't track you across other websites
• Opt-out respected: If you have Do Not Track enabled, we honor it

Analytics is disabled by default and can be enabled in site configuration for aggregate traffic insights only.

Contact Forms & Email

If you contact us via email:

• We collect your email address and message content
• This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry
• We don't add you to mailing lists without explicit consent
• Email correspondence is retained for up to 2 years for support records

What We Don't Do

• ❌ No advertising cookies: No Google Analytics, Facebook pixels, or ad network trackers
• ❌ No account system: We don't require registration or store user accounts
• ❌ No third-party sharing: We don't sell, rent, or share your data with third parties
• ❌ No server-side text processing: Your calculator inputs never reach our servers
• ❌ No fingerprinting: We don't use browser fingerprinting techniques
• ❌ No email marketing: We don't send promotional emails (unless you explicitly opt-in)

How We Use Data

The minimal data we collect is used for:

• Site operation: Serving pages, handling errors, maintaining uptime
• Security: Detecting and preventing abuse, DDoS attacks, or unauthorized access
• Improvement: Understanding which pages are useful and where users encounter issues
• Support: Responding to your questions and fixing reported bugs

We never use collected data for advertising, profiling, or any purpose beyond operating and improving AI Token Calculator.

Third-Party Services

Hosting Provider

AI Token Calculator is hosted on [hosting provider]. They may collect standard server logs as described above. See their privacy policy at [provider privacy policy URL].

CDN & Fonts

We self-host all assets including fonts. No external CDN or Google Fonts requests are made from AI Token Calculator, ensuring no third-party can track your usage.

External Links

Our site links to external provider documentation (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.). When you click these links, those sites' privacy policies apply. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

Data Storage & Retention

• Calculator data: Stored only in your browser's memory and local storage; cleared when you close the tab or clear browser data
• Server logs: Anonymized after 7 days, deleted after 30 days
• Email correspondence: Retained for up to 2 years, then permanently deleted
• Analytics data: Aggregated only; no individual user data retained

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy laws including:

• Access: Request a copy of any data we hold about you (likely none beyond email correspondence)
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (email contact@aitokencalculator.org)
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Opt-out: Opt out of any optional data collection (though we collect minimal data by default)
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format (applicable to email correspondence only)

To exercise these rights, email us at contact@aitokencalculator.org. We'll respond within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

AI Token Calculator is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

International Users

AI Token Calculator is operated from [location]. If you're accessing from outside [location], your data may be transferred to and processed in [location]. By using AI Token Calculator, you consent to this transfer.

We comply with applicable data protection laws including GDPR for EU users and CCPA for California users.

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect data including:

• HTTPS encryption for all traffic
• Secure server configurations
• Regular security updates
• Access controls on server logs and email systems

No system is perfectly secure. If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it to contact@aitokencalculator.org immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:

• We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Material changes will be announced on our homepage
• Your continued use of AI Token Calculator after changes constitutes acceptance

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy? Contact us:

Email: contact@aitokencalculator.org
Website: https://aitokencalculator.org