Privacy Policy

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how GigPulse handles information when you visit the website, use the calculator, read the blog, or contact us. GigPulse is operated as an independent Canadian project by Tyler Heinrichs. Please review this policy before using the site.

2. Calculator information

The calculator is designed to process the values you enter in your browser to produce an estimate. The current calculator does not require an account and does not ask you to submit your income, province, expenses, or results to GigPulse as a saved record. Do not enter information that you do not want processed on your device or exposed to anyone who can access your device or browser.

This description should be checked whenever the application or its analytics configuration changes. Third-party scripts, hosting, browser extensions, or network infrastructure may process technical information about your visit.

3. Analytics and technical information

GigPulse uses Vercel Analytics. Analytics and hosting providers may process technical and usage information such as pages visited, approximate timing, device or browser information, network information, referring pages, and general interaction data, subject to their own policies and configuration. This information helps us understand site performance, identify problems, and improve the service.

We do not use calculator results to provide individualized tax advice, and we do not intentionally sell your personal information. Confirm the current data practices and retention periods with each provider before publishing this policy as a final legal document.

4. Local storage and preferences

GigPulse uses browser local storage to remember your dark-mode preference. This preference is stored on your device and is not intended to identify you. You can clear it through your browser settings. The site may also use necessary browser technologies required for hosting, security, or basic functionality.

5. Contact messages

If you email GigPulse, we receive the email address, message, and any information you choose to include. We use that information to respond, troubleshoot the site, consider suggestions, and maintain records of communications where reasonably necessary. Do not send sensitive tax documents, passwords, financial account information, or other confidential information by email.

6. Service providers and links

GigPulse relies on service providers for hosting, analytics, fonts, email, and other infrastructure. Those providers may process information according to their own privacy policies. The site also links to government and third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy, security, or content practices of external sites.

7. Retention and security

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, to maintain the service, respond to requests, resolve disputes, and meet legal obligations. No internet transmission or storage system is completely secure. You use the site at your own risk and should avoid submitting sensitive information.

8. Your choices and rights

Depending on where you live, privacy law may give you rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information, or to ask questions about its handling. To make a privacy request, email gigpulsecontact@gmail.com. We may need to verify your identity and may retain information where permitted or required by law.

9. Children

GigPulse is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly solicit personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us so we can assess the request.

10. Policy changes

We may update this policy when the site, providers, or privacy practices change. The revised policy will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the site after an update means you acknowledge the revised policy.

11. Contact

Privacy questions can be sent to gigpulsecontact@gmail.com.