Last updated: May 2026
- We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information you enter into our calculators.
- No account or login is required — ever.
- All calculator inputs and results stay in your browser only.
- We do not sell your data to anyone.
1. Who we are
RetireMetrics (retiremetrics.com) is a free, educational retirement planning website. We provide calculators, account comparison tools, and guides to help individuals understand US retirement account rules and IRS contribution limits.
2. Information we do NOT collect
When you use our calculators, you may enter financial information such as your income, age, account balances, or contribution amounts. None of this information is sent to our servers. All calculations are performed entirely within your browser using JavaScript. The moment you close or navigate away from the page, the data is gone.
We do not collect:
- Names, email addresses, or contact information
- Financial or account data you enter into calculators
- Social Security numbers or tax identification numbers
- Payment or billing information (all tools are free)
3. Automatically collected data
Like most websites, our hosting provider may collect standard server log data, which can include:
- IP address (typically anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time of visit
- Referring URL
This data is used solely for security, performance monitoring, and aggregate traffic analysis. It is not used to identify individual users.
4. Cookies
RetireMetrics itself does not set cookies. However, third-party services we load (see Section 5) may set their own cookies or use local storage. Your browser settings allow you to control or disable cookies at any time.
5. Third-party services
We use the following third-party services to deliver the site:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy policy |
|---|---|---|
| Bootstrap CDN (jsDelivr) | CSS framework & JS components | jsDelivr Privacy Policy |
| Google Fonts | Web fonts (Lora & DM Sans) | Google Privacy Policy |
| Cloudflare Pages | Website hosting & CDN | Cloudflare Privacy Policy |
We may also display third-party advertisements. Ad networks may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to serve interest-based ads. You can opt out via the NAI opt-out page or your browser's ad settings.
6. Children's privacy
RetireMetrics is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children.
7. External links
Our site contains links to external websites such as IRS.gov and SSA.gov. This Privacy Policy applies only to RetireMetrics. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any linked external site.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of RetireMetrics after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].