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Privacy Policy
What we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle it. Last updated May 27, 2026.
What's The Charge ("we", "us") operates whatsthecharge.com and bestevchargingcalc.com. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit the site or use the calculator, and how we use it.
Information we collect
Information you give us. If you submit your email address through a form on the site, we store that email along with the date you submitted it. We do not collect names, phone numbers, or addresses through the calculator.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our servers and analytics tools log standard request data including IP address, browser type, referring page, and pages viewed. We use this to understand traffic patterns and to keep the site working.
Cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies and local storage to remember your theme preference (dark or light mode) and to power basic site functionality. Third-party services we use (analytics, advertising, hosting) may also set cookies.
How we use information
- To operate and improve the calculator and the Learn articles.
- To send occasional updates if you opted in by submitting your email. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- To measure traffic and understand what content is useful.
- To comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information.
Third-party services
We rely on third parties to host and run the site. These may include:
- Vercel — hosting and edge delivery.
- Google Analytics — anonymous traffic analytics.
- Google AdSense — advertising. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings.
- MailerLite — email list management, if you submit your email.
Your choices
- Email. You can unsubscribe from any email we send, or request deletion of your email from our list by contacting us.
- Cookies. You can block or delete cookies in your browser. Some site features may not work without them.
- Do Not Track. We honor browser Do Not Track signals for first-party analytics.
Children
This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we'll revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be highlighted on the homepage.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Visit our contact page.