Last Updated: 2-19-2026
About This Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how CAO Calculator Online collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website. By using our calculator, you agree to the terms outlined here.
Your Calculator Data
Important: When you use our CAO points calculator to enter your subjects and grades, all calculations happen directly in your web browser. We do not store, save, or have access to your grades, subject selections, or calculated points. When you close your browser or leave the page, your data is automatically cleared. Your academic information remains completely private to you.
Information We Collect
We collect basic website usage information to help us understand how visitors use our site and improve our services. This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, pages you visit, and the date and time of your visit. This is standard information that most websites collect and helps us fix technical issues and improve user experience.
We also use cookies, which are small files stored on your device. Essential cookies are necessary for the calculator to work properly. Analytics cookies help us understand how people use our site so we can make improvements. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect how the calculator functions.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to operate and improve our website, analyze traffic patterns, fix technical problems, and enhance the calculator’s performance. We do not use your information for marketing purposes or sell it to third parties.
If you contact us through email or our contact form, we’ll use your email address and message only to respond to your inquiry. We keep your message for reference but won’t add you to any marketing lists without your permission.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share limited information with service providers who help us run our website, such as hosting companies and analytics services. These providers are required to keep your information confidential.
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if our website is involved in a business transfer such as a merger or acquisition.
Third-Party Services
We use analytics services like Google Analytics to understand website traffic and user behavior. These services collect anonymous usage data and have their own privacy policies. Our website may also contain links to external sites like the official CAO website or college websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites, so please review their policies separately.
Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to access any personal information we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate information, ask us to delete your data, and opt out of cookies through your browser settings. You can also withdraw any consent you’ve previously given us.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [Your Email Address]. We’ll respond to your request within 30 days. Since we don’t store your calculator data, there’s nothing for us to delete related to your grades or points calculations.
Children’s Privacy
Our calculator is designed for students aged 16-18 preparing for the Leaving Certificate. If you’re under 16, please ask your parent or guardian for permission before using our site. We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The calculator itself collects no personal data, but if a young person contacts us, we require parental consent.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information using SSL encryption for data transmission, secure hosting providers, regular security updates, and access controls. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of data sent over the internet.
Data Retention
We keep different types of information for different periods. Calculator data is retained for zero days since it’s never stored on our servers. Website analytics data is kept for up to 24 months. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years or until you request deletion. Server logs for security purposes are kept for up to 90 days.
Cookie Management
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. In most browsers, you can find cookie controls under Settings → Privacy. You can choose to block all cookies, accept only certain types, or delete cookies after each session. Keep in mind that blocking essential cookies will prevent the calculator from working properly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, new features, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and post a notice on our website for significant changes. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
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We aim to respond to all inquiries within 3-5 business days.
By using CAO Calculator Online, you acknowledge that you’ve read and agree to this Privacy Policy.