Privacy Policy

Overview

WhereToFIRE.com ("the Site") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.

The short version: We don't collect your personal financial data. All calculations happen in your browser. We only use basic analytics to understand how the site is used.

Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be clear about what we don't do:

• No account required - You don't need to sign up or log in
• No financial data stored - Your portfolio values, spending, and other inputs are processed entirely in your browser and are never sent to our servers
• No personal information collected - We don't ask for your name, email, or any identifying information
• No data sold - We never sell any data to third parties

Information We DO Collect

Analytics Data

We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. This service collects:

• Pages visited
• Approximate geographic location (country/region level)
• Device type and browser
• Referral source (how you found us)
• Time spent on site

This data is aggregated and anonymized. We cannot identify individual users from this data.

Local Storage

The Site may store preferences (like dark/light mode) in your browser's local storage. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to us.

URL Parameters

When you use the "Share" feature, your calculator inputs are encoded in the URL. This allows you to bookmark or share specific scenarios. This data is:

• Stored only in the URL you create
• Not logged or stored on our servers
• Only visible to people you share the URL with

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Vercel - Hosting and analytics (Privacy Policy)
• Exchange Rate API - For currency conversion (no personal data shared)

Cookies

The Site uses minimal cookies, primarily for:

• Analytics (Vercel Analytics)
• Essential site functionality

We do not use advertising cookies or tracking cookies from third-party advertisers.

Data Security

Since we don't collect personal financial data, there's minimal risk of sensitive data exposure. The Site is served over HTTPS to ensure secure connections.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect any information from children.

Your Rights

Since we don't collect personal data, there's nothing to access, correct, or delete. If you have concerns, please contact us.

For EU/EEA residents: This Site processes minimal data and relies on legitimate interests for analytics purposes.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact

For privacy-related questions, please contact us through the Site.