Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025  |  Effective: January 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how KidsScreenTimeCalculator.com ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the US Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Important: This website is intended for use by parents and caregivers. It is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Information We Collect

Calculator data: The screen time calculator runs entirely in your browser. No calculator inputs (age, hours, device type) are transmitted to our servers or stored anywhere.

Automatically collected data: Like most websites, we and our advertising partners may automatically collect:

• IP address (used for regional ad targeting and analytics)
• Browser type and version
• Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
• Pages visited and time on page
• Referring website

Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

• Analytics cookies: Google Analytics — to understand how visitors use the site (pages viewed, session duration). Data is anonymised.
• Advertising cookies: Google AdSense — to display relevant advertisements. These may use your browsing history to show personalised ads.

You can opt out of personalised advertising via Google Ad Settings or by visiting YourOnlineChoices.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. This may affect the functionality of some features.

Google AdSense & Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and web beacons to show ads based on your interests. Google's advertising practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

As a third-party vendor, Google uses cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to this or other websites. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Personalisation Settings.

We do not serve personalised advertising to users we know to be under 13 years of age.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and improve user experience. Google Analytics collects anonymised data including pages visited, session duration, and device type. We have enabled IP anonymisation. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

How We Use Information

• To understand how the website is used and improve it
• To display relevant advertising
• To maintain website security and prevent abuse

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

Children's Privacy (COPPA)

This website is intended for parents and caregivers, not children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13 years of age. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

Your Rights (UK/EU)

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing for direct marketing
• Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office)

Terms of Use

By using this website you agree that:

• The calculator provides general guidance only and is not medical advice
• You are a parent, caregiver, or adult visitor — not a child
• You will not attempt to scrape, copy, or reproduce the site's content without permission
• We accept no liability for decisions made based on calculator results

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

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