Privacy Policy

Overview

HowMuch? ("we", "our", "the site") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data is collected, how it is used, and your rights as a user. By using this site you agree to the practices described below.

Information We Collect

We do not require account creation, login, or any form of registration. All investment calculations are performed in real-time and calculation inputs are not stored on our servers.

We store your language preference locally on your device using localStorage — a browser storage mechanism. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to us.

Advertising & Cookies (Google AdSense)

This site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other websites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the UK, a consent banner will be displayed before any advertising cookies are set, in compliance with GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.

Third-Party Data Services

We use the following third-party APIs to retrieve financial data. These services receive only the ticker symbol and date range necessary to fulfil your request. No personal data is shared with them.

• Yahoo Finance API — stock and commodity historical prices
• CryptoCompare API — cryptocurrency historical prices
• Frankfurter API — currency exchange rates (ECB data)

Analytics

We may collect anonymous, aggregated usage data (e.g. which asset types are most commonly queried) for the purpose of improving the service. This data contains no personally identifiable information.

Data Security

All communications with this site are encrypted via HTTPS. We do not store, transmit, or sell personal data. Any anonymous aggregated data is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, please use the Contact page.