Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Retire on Tesla ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our Tesla retirement calculator and related services (the "Service").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website retireontesla.com, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Calculator Inputs: Tesla shares, withdrawal preferences, model selections, and other retirement planning parameters you enter into our calculator
Contact Information: Email addresses if you contact us or subscribe to updates
Feedback: Comments, questions, or suggestions you provide

Information Collected Automatically

When you access our Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, scroll behavior
Technical Data: Browser settings, screen resolution, time zone
Cookies and Similar Technologies: Session data, preferences, analytics information

Third-Party Information

We may collect information from third-party sources, including:

Tesla Stock Data: Real-time stock prices from public APIs (Yahoo Finance, etc.)
Analytics Services: Usage statistics from Google Analytics or similar services
Social Media: Information from social sharing interactions

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Service Provision

Providing and maintaining our Tesla retirement calculator
Processing your retirement planning calculations
Generating personalized retirement projections and reports
Enabling PDF and CSV export functionality

Service Improvement

Analyzing usage patterns to improve user experience
Developing new features and functionality
Conducting research and analytics
Testing and optimizing our calculator algorithms

Communication

Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
Sending important updates about our Service
Providing educational content about Tesla retirement planning (with consent)

Legal and Security

Protecting against fraud, abuse, and security threats
Complying with applicable laws and regulations
Enforcing our Terms of Service
Responding to legal requests and preventing harm

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

Website hosting and maintenance
Analytics and performance monitoring
Customer support services
Email communication services

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

Comply with legal obligations or court orders
Protect and defend our rights or property
Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing
Protect personal safety of users or the public

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption: Data transmission using HTTPS/SSL encryption
Access Controls: Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only
Regular Security Audits: Monitoring and testing our security measures
Data Minimization: Collecting only necessary information for service provision

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Calculator Data: Session-based data is typically not stored permanently
Analytics Data: Aggregated usage data may be retained for up to 26 months
Contact Information: Retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe
Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

General Rights

Access: Request information about data we collect and how it's used
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Objection: Object to certain types of data processing

GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Service:

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
Performance Cookies: Collect information about website performance

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Current Third-Party Integrations

Yahoo Finance API: For real-time Tesla stock data
Google Analytics: For website usage analytics (if implemented)
Social Media Platforms: For sharing functionality
CDN Services: For content delivery and performance

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.

If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, we transfer the data, including personal information, to the United States and process it there.

We will take appropriate steps to ensure that your personal information receives an adequate level of protection in the jurisdictions in which we process it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will:

Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Notify users of material changes through our website or email
Provide reasonable notice before changes take effect

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.