Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Information We Collect
BAH Calculator does not require account creation or login. We are committed to protecting the privacy of service members and military families who use our tools. We collect minimal data to improve your experience:
- Usage data: Pages visited, calculator interactions, search queries, and referral sources collected via Google Analytics. This data helps us understand which features are most useful and how to improve the site for the military community.
- Contact form data: Name, email address, and message content when you voluntarily contact us through our contact page. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type. This helps us optimize the site for the devices service members actually use, including mobile phones commonly used on military installations.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Improve site functionality, performance, and user experience for military families
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
- Display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense to support free access to our tools
- Analyze usage patterns to develop new features and improve existing calculators
- Monitor site performance and troubleshoot technical issues
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These include essential cookies required for site functionality, analytics cookies from Google Analytics to understand usage patterns, and advertising cookies from Google AdSense to display relevant ads. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features but will not prevent you from using our BAH calculator.
Third-Party Services
We use Google AdSense and Google Analytics, which may use cookies to serve personalized ads and track usage. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalized ads via Google's Ad Settings or by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Affiliate Links
Some links on our site are affiliate links to mortgage lenders, moving companies, and other military-friendly financial services providers. We may earn a commission if you use these services at no additional cost to you. This helps us maintain free access to our calculators and tools. Affiliate relationships do not affect the BAH rates we display or the accuracy of our information.
Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption to protect any data collected through our site. We do not store sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, military ID numbers, or financial account details. Our site transmits all data over encrypted HTTPS connections.
Children's Privacy
Our 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 and we will promptly delete it.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You may also request that we stop processing your data for certain purposes. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Contact
For privacy concerns or data requests, contact us at privacy@bahratecalculator.com.