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Privacy Policy

How GST Calculator Australia handles your data. Last updated: July 2026.

Overview

GST Calculator Australia (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website gstcalcaustralia.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have.

We take your privacy seriously. Our calculators run entirely in your browser — we don’t see, store, or transmit the numbers you enter.

Information We Collect

Information you provide

If you contact us through our contact page, we collect whatever information you choose to include — typically your name, email address, and message content. We use this only to respond to your enquiry.

Information collected automatically

When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address (anonymised where possible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website
  • General geographic location (country/state level)

This data is collected through analytics tools and server logs to help us understand how the site is used and improve it.

Calculator data

All calculations are performed client-side in your web browser using JavaScript. We do not collect, store, or transmit any values you enter into our calculators. Your financial data stays on your device.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Essential cookies — required for the site to function properly (e.g., remembering your calculator mode preference).
  • Analytics cookies — help us understand traffic patterns and improve our content. We may use Google Analytics or similar services.
  • Advertising cookies — our site displays ads through Google AdSense, which may use cookies to serve personalised ads based on your browsing history across websites.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide relevant advertisements.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

For more information on how Google uses data, see How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Respond to enquiries and support requests
  • Analyse usage patterns to improve content and tools
  • Display relevant advertising through Google AdSense
  • Comply with legal obligations

We don’t sell your personal information to third parties. We don’t build user profiles for resale. We don’t send marketing emails unless you’ve explicitly opted in.

Third-Party Services

Our site may use the following third-party services that collect data under their own privacy policies:

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained according to the default retention settings of the analytics service used (typically 14–26 months). Contact enquiries are retained for up to 12 months after the conversation concludes, then deleted. Server logs are retained for up to 90 days.

Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:

  • Access any personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we’ve breached the Australian Privacy Principles

To exercise these rights, contact us through our contact page.

Children’s Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under 13. We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we’ll delete it promptly.

External Links

Our site contains links to external websites, including the Australian Taxation Office (ato.gov.au). We aren’t responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out through our contact page.