Last Updated: January 25, 2026
At Can I Retire? (https://caniretire.app), we believe your financial data is your business, not ours. This policy explains how we handle information when you use our calculator.
1. The “No-Storage” Promise
Our retirement calculator is designed as a “one-shot” tool.
- No Database: We do not store, save, or collect the financial values you input (such as your savings, income, or expenses) on our servers.
- Local Processing: All calculations are performed within your own web browser. Once you close the tab or refresh the page, the data you entered is cleared from the app’s memory.
- No Accounts: We do not offer user accounts, meaning we never ask for your name, password, or financial identity.
2. Information We Collect Automatically
While we don’t store your financial data, we do collect minimal technical information to keep the site running:
- Log Files: Like all websites, our server logs basic technical data like your IP address, browser type, and the time of your visit. This is used solely for security and to prevent DDoS attacks.
- Analytics: We may use lightweight analytics (like Google Analytics or similar) to see how many people visit the site. This tells us that someone visited, but not what they typed into the calculator.
3. Cookies
Since we do not have accounts, we do not use “Login Cookies.”
- Session State: Your browser may use temporary “session” memory to keep the calculator running while you are on the page.
- Third-Party Cookies: If we host a video (like a tutorial) or use a third-party analytics tool, they may place a cookie on your browser. You can disable cookies in your browser settings without breaking our calculator.
4. Data Security
Because we do not store your data, there is no database for hackers to steal. We use SSL/HTTPS encryption to ensure that the data traveling between your computer and our site is private and cannot be intercepted by others on your network.
5. Your Rights
Since we do not store your personal or financial data, we generally do not have any data to “export” or “delete” upon request. You are in total control of your data: if you want it gone, simply close your browser tab.