Privacy Policy
Your privacy is our priority. Learn how we protect your data.
Key Privacy Highlights
- ✓Your calculation data stays on YOUR device - never sent to our servers
- ✓No account required - we don't collect emails or personal info
- ✓Anonymous analytics only - we can't identify individual users
- ✓No advertising trackers - we don't sell your data or show ads
- ✓Full control - delete your data anytime by clearing browser storage
Overview
Last Updated: January 2025
VetClaims.ai VA Disability Calculator ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our free VA disability rating calculator at calc.vetclaims.ai (the "Service").
Important: Your calculation data stays entirely on YOUR device. We do not collect, store, or transmit any of your VA disability ratings, conditions, or personal claim information to our servers.
By using our Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
Information We Do NOT Collect
We do NOT collect or store:
- • Your VA disability ratings or percentages
- • Medical conditions or diagnoses you enter
- • Bilateral factor calculations
- • SMC (Special Monthly Compensation) data
- • Dependent information
- • Back pay calculations
- • Scenario comparisons or planning data
- • Any personally identifiable health information
All calculator data is stored in your browser's local storage and never leaves your device.
Information We DO Collect
We collect limited, non-personal information for service operation:
1. Anonymous Usage Analytics
We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how users interact with our Service:
- • Page views and navigation patterns
- • Calculator mode usage (Easy, Guided, Pro)
- • Tool usage (TDIU checker, SMC calculator, etc.)
- • Device type and screen size (for optimization)
- • Geographic region (country/state level only)
- • Session duration and bounce rates
This data is aggregated and anonymized. We cannot identify individual users.
2. Error Monitoring
We use Sentry.io to detect and fix technical errors:
- • Error messages and stack traces
- • Browser type and version
- • Page where error occurred
- • Time of error
Sentry does NOT capture your calculation data or personal information.
3. CTA (Call-to-Action) Interactions
When you click buttons to schedule consultations with VetClaims.ai:
- • Button clicked (e.g., "Schedule Strategy Call")
- • Page location of button
- • Timestamp of interaction
This helps us understand which CTAs are most helpful to veterans.
How Your Data is Stored
Browser Local Storage
All your calculation data (ratings, conditions, scenarios) is stored in your browser's local storage:
- • Data never leaves your device
- • Only accessible by your browser on your device
- • Persists until you clear browser data
- • Not synced across devices or browsers
- • Not accessible to us or any third parties
Session Storage
We use session storage for temporary data:
- • Exit-intent popup preferences
- • Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
- • Command palette history
Session storage is cleared when you close your browser tab.
Cookies and Tracking
Essential Cookies
We use minimal cookies required for the Service to function:
- • Theme preference (light/dark mode)
- • Exit-intent display status
- • Session identification for error tracking
Third-Party Services
We integrate with these privacy-focused services:
- • Sentry.io: Error monitoring and performance tracking (Privacy Policy)
- • Google Fonts: Typography (no tracking, served from our CDN)
What We DO NOT Use
- • ❌ Google Analytics
- • ❌ Facebook Pixel
- • ❌ Advertising networks
- • ❌ Retargeting pixels
- • ❌ Social media trackers
Third-Party Services & Links
VetClaims.ai
VetClaims.ai VA Disability Calculator is powered by VetClaims.ai, a VA-accredited claims assistance service. When you click "Schedule Strategy Call" or similar CTAs:
- • You are redirected to VetClaims.ai's scheduling system
- • VetClaims.ai has its own privacy policy governing your consultation
- • We do NOT share your calculator data with VetClaims.ai automatically
- • Any information you provide during consultation is subject to their policy
External Links
Our Service links to external websites:
- • VA.gov (official Department of Veterans Affairs website)
- • My HealtheVet portal
- • BBB.org (Better Business Bureau)
- • Social media platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)
These external sites have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- • HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted to/from our site is encrypted
- • Security Headers: CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and more
- • No Data Storage: Since we don't store your calc data, it can't be breached
- • Regular Updates: We keep our code and dependencies up-to-date
- • Error Monitoring: Sentry alerts us to security issues immediately
While we take security seriously, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. Use our Service at your own discretion.
Your Privacy Rights
You have full control over your data:
Clear Your Calculator Data
To delete all calculation data: Clear your browser's local storage or use your browser's "Clear Site Data" feature for calc.vetclaims.ai
Opt-Out of Analytics
Use browser extensions like uBlock Origin or Privacy Badger to block analytics scripts
Disable Cookies
Configure your browser to block cookies. Note: This may affect Service functionality
Do Not Track (DNT)
We respect browser DNT signals. Enable DNT in your browser settings to minimize tracking.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is intended for veterans and their families. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us immediately so we can investigate and take appropriate action.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Material changes will be prominently announced on our Service. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:
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