Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 19, 2026
Summary
We do not sell your data. We do not use third-party advertising trackers. We collect the minimum information needed to run the site and send you the email updates you opted in for.
What we collect
- Calculator inputs (ZIP, paygrade, etc.): Processed in your browser. Nothing is sent to our server unless you submit a form.
- Email subscriptions: If you subscribe to rate-change alerts, we store your email address and optional ZIP code in our email service (Mailjet).
- Analytics: We use privacy-respecting analytics (Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymization, and optionally Microsoft Clarity for usage understanding). No advertising tracking, no cross-site tracking.
- Server logs: Standard web server logs (IP, user agent, timestamps) retained 30 days for security and abuse prevention.
What we do not collect
- Social Security number, DOD ID, branch of service, deployment status, or any other personally-identifying military data.
- Bank, financial, or credit information.
- Location data beyond what you type into the calculator (and that stays in your browser).
How we use your information
- To send you the email updates you opted in for (typically 2-3 emails per year when rates change).
- To understand which calculators are most used so we can prioritize improvements.
- To prevent abuse (rate limiting, spam protection).
We use Mailjet for transactional and campaign email. Every email we send includes a one-click unsubscribe link. We honor unsubscribe requests immediately and never email an unsubscribed address again.
Cookies
We use a minimal number of first-party cookies for analytics and remembering your last-used calculator inputs. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.
Your rights
You can:
- Unsubscribe from email at any time using the link in every email we send.
- Request deletion of your email address by emailing [email protected].
- Request a copy of any data we have on you at the same address.
We respond to all such requests within 7 business days.
Third-party services
- Cloudflare for DNS and edge security.
- Mailjet for email delivery.
- Google Analytics 4 for usage statistics (IP anonymized).
- Microsoft Clarity (optional) for understanding calculator usage flows.
Children
MilitaryCalc is intended for adults (service members, veterans, and their families). We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 13.
Changes
If we update this policy, we will post the new version here with a fresh date. Material changes affecting how we handle email will be announced in our next subscriber email.
Contact
Questions about privacy: [email protected]