Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 26, 2026

1. Information We Collect

TransparentRate is designed to be privacy-respecting. The calculator runs entirely in your browser — your skill selections, country choices, and experience levels are not transmitted to our servers.

We do not require accounts, collect names, or store personal information beyond what's described below.

1.1 Usage Data

When you visit TransparentRate, our hosting provider (Cloudflare) may collect standard server logs including IP address, browser type, referring page, and time of visit. This data is used for operational purposes and security monitoring, not for tracking individual users.

1.2 Calculator Data

The freelance rate calculator operates entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. The skill you select, your experience level, country, and resulting rate estimates are not sent to our servers. No account is required to use the calculator.

1.3 Contact Inquiries

If you contact us via email, we receive the information you choose to share (your email address and message content). We use this solely to respond to your inquiry and do not add you to any marketing list.

2. Cookies

TransparentRate does not set first-party cookies. The calculator and all site features function without cookies.

2.1 Third-Party Cookies (Advertising)

This site may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other websites. These cookies allow Google and its partners to show you more relevant ads.

• Google uses the DoubleClick DART cookie to serve ads based on your browsing history.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You may also opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

3. How We Use Information

• To operate and maintain the website
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests
• To monitor site performance and security
• To display contextual and/or personalized advertisements via Google AdSense

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

Our site uses the following third-party services:

• Cloudflare — hosting, content delivery, and DNS services. Cloudflare may collect standard server logs.
• Google AdSense (when active) — for displaying advertisements. Google's use of advertising cookies is described in Google's Advertising Privacy & Terms.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. Since we collect minimal data, these requests will typically be straightforward.

For EEA/UK users: you may have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to object to processing and the right to data portability.

For California residents: you may have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion.

6. Data Retention

Server logs are retained for a limited period by our hosting provider for operational purposes. Contact inquiries are retained only as long as needed to resolve your request. We do not maintain user accounts or profiles.

7. Children's Privacy

TransparentRate is not directed at children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at [email protected] or visit our Contact page.