Introduction

Welcome to What Do I TIP ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have regarding your data.

Data We Collect

When you use What Do I TIP, we may collect the following information:

• Personal Information: If you contact us via email or our contact form, we collect your name and email address.
• Tip Calculator Data: The bill amount, number of people, and tip percentage you input are processed locally in your browser and are not stored on our servers.
• Name Spinner Data: Names you add to the spinner are stored locally in your browser using localStorage and are not transmitted to our servers.
• Usage Data: We may collect general information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and referral sources, to improve our service.

Cookies and Tracking

What Do I TIP uses cookies to enhance your experience. Specifically:

• Cookie Consent: We store your cookie consent preference so we don't repeatedly show the cookie banner.
• Local Storage: We use localStorage to save your spinner names so your list persists between sessions.
• Analytics (Optional): If enabled, we may use analytics tools to understand how users interact with our site, helping us improve features and performance.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Third-Party Advertising

What Do I TIP includes placeholder ad spaces that may display third-party advertisements. These ad providers may collect data about your browsing activity to serve targeted ads. Please review the privacy policies of any ad networks we partner with to understand their data practices.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our tip calculator and bill-splitting features.
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• To analyze site usage and enhance user experience.
• To detect and prevent fraud or security issues.

Your Choices and Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your information at any time.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of cookies and tracking by adjusting your browser settings or disabling targeted ads in your browser preferences.
• Do Not Track: If your browser sends a "Do Not Track" signal, we will honor this preference.

Data Security

We take data security seriously. All data processed on our site is encrypted in transit. Personal information collected through contact forms is handled with care and stored securely. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date at the top.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us. We are committed to working with you to resolve any concerns promptly.