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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 3, 2026

At World VAT Calculator (accessible from https://world-vat-calculator.com), your privacy is our top priority. We strictly comply with global data protection standards, including GDPR and CCPA, to ensure your information is handled securely.

1. Data Controller

2. Legal Basis for Processing

In accordance with GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as ensuring website security, analyzing usage trends, and improving our tool.
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject.

3. Information We Collect (Log Files)

World VAT Calculator follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected includes:

• Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
• Browser type and version
• Internet Service Provider (ISP)
• Date and time stamp
• Referring/exit pages
• Number of clicks

This data is not used to directly identify individuals and is used for technical administration and analyzing trends only.

4. Third-Party Services & Advertising

We utilize trusted third-party services to support our operations:

• Google AdSense: Google may use advertising cookies to personalize ads based on your visits to our site and other sites on the internet. You can manage your preferences at Google's Ad Settings.
• Hosting: Securely processes basic log data to ensure system integrity and security.

5. Cookies & Consent

World VAT Calculator uses cookies to store information including visitors' preferences. Cookies used for advertising will only be activated after user consent. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

6. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

Every user in the EU is entitled to the following rights:

• Access: Right to request copies of your personal data.
• Rectification: Right to request correction of inaccurate information.
• Erasure: Right to request deletion of your data (Right to be Forgotten).
• Restriction: Right to request that we restrict the processing of your data.
• Objection: Right to object to our processing of your personal data.
• Data Portability: Right to request the transfer of your data to another organization.
• Withdraw Consent: Right to withdraw your consent at any time.
• Complaint: Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., AEPD in Spain).

7. CCPA Privacy Rights (California Consumers)

Under the CCPA, California consumers have the right to:

• Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal data collected.
• Request deletion of personal data collected by the business.
• Right to opt-out: Request that a business not sell your personal data. (Note: We do not sell your personal information.)

8. Data Security & Retention

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. We retain collected information only as long as necessary. We do not sell, trade, or rent users' personal identification information to third parties.

9. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If discovered, such data will be deleted immediately from our records.

10. Contact Us

If you wish to exercise your data rights or have questions regarding this policy, please contact us through our official form:

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