1. Who We Are
Vehicle Lease Calculator ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website at Vehicleleasecalculator. We provide free vehicle lease calculators and educational content about automotive leasing. Our registered address is available upon request at vehicleleasecalculator@gmail.com.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
We collect information you choose to provide when you:
- Submit a contact form (name, email address, message content)
- Subscribe to our newsletter (email address only)
- Report a formula error or inaccuracy
All calculator inputs (vehicle prices, money factors, residual values, etc.) are processed entirely within your web browser. This data is never transmitted to our servers.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit Vehicle Lease Calculator, we automatically collect certain technical information through our analytics provider (Google Analytics):
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Geographic location (country/region level only — we do not collect precise location)
- Referring websites
- Search terms that led to our site
This information is collected in aggregate form and cannot be used to identify individual users.
2.3 Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (session management). Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics (GA4) uses cookies to collect aggregate usage data. These are set only with your consent (if applicable under your jurisdiction).
- Preference Cookies: We may save your calculator preferences (e.g., last-used settings) in your browser's localStorage. This data never leaves your device.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or through our cookie consent banner (where applicable by law).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information only for the following purposes:
- Responding to inquiries: To reply to contact form submissions and support requests.
- Newsletter delivery: To send the email updates you requested (with your explicit consent).
- Analytics & improvement: To understand how our calculators and content are used so we can improve them.
- Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
We do not use your information for targeted advertising, profiling, or any automated decision-making that produces legal effects.
4. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only in these limited circumstances:
- Google Analytics: Aggregate usage data is shared with Google Analytics under a data processing agreement. Google may process this data on servers outside your country. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
- Email service provider: If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored with our email service provider under a data processing agreement.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of our users or the public.
5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
5.1 European Union / EEA Residents (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Erasure ("Right to be forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data.
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
- Objection: Object to processing of your data for specific purposes.
- Restriction: Request that we restrict processing of your data.
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for any processing based on consent.
Our legal basis for processing data: Legitimate interests (analytics), Contract performance (contact form responses), and Consent (newsletter, analytics cookies where required).
5.2 California Residents (CCPA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected and how it's used
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of the "sale" of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at vehicleleasecalculator@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
6. Data Retention
- Contact form data: Retained for 24 months, then permanently deleted.
- Newsletter subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics data: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default), then automatically deleted.
- Calculator data: Not retained — processed only in your browser.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- Access controls limiting who can view contact form submissions
- Regular security reviews of our web infrastructure
No method of internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's Privacy
Vehicle Lease Calculator is not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at vehicleleasecalculator@gmail.com.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top. For significant changes, we will provide a prominent notice on the website. Your continued use of Vehicle Lease Calculator after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns:
- Email: vehicleleasecalculator@gmail.com
- Contact Form: Contact Us
- Response Time: We aim to respond within 5 business days (30 days for formal GDPR/CCPA requests).
If you are an EU/EEA resident and are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.