Privacy Policy

VAT Calculator South Africa

Effective date: March 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the mobile application VAT Calculator South Africa (“the App”) handles information when you use the App.

The App is designed to perform VAT calculations and provide reference information for South African VAT. The App works primarily offline and collects minimal information.

Information We Collect

The App does not require user accounts and does not collect personal information such as names, phone numbers, or email addresses.

The App may process information that you enter into the calculator, including:

These inputs are used only to perform calculations within the App.

Local Data Storage

Some data may be stored locally on your device to improve the user experience. This may include:

This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

Advertising

The App may display advertisements using Google AdMob.

AdMob may collect certain information automatically in order to serve ads and measure performance. This may include:

Ads may be non-personalized. Google may process data according to its own privacy policies.

For more information, please see Google's Privacy Policy:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

In-App Purchases

The App may offer a one-time purchase to unlock Pro features and remove advertisements.

All payments are processed through Google Play Billing. We do not receive or store payment card information.

Google may provide purchase status information so the App can unlock features associated with your purchase.

Analytics and Tracking

The App does not use analytics tools and does not track user behavior for analytics purposes.

How We Use Information

Information processed by the App is used only to:

Data Sharing

We do not sell or share personal data with third parties.

Third-party services such as Google AdMob and Google Play Billing may process information according to their own privacy policies.

Data Retention

Data stored by the App (such as calculation history and preferences) remains on your device.

You may remove this data by clearing the App’s storage or uninstalling the App.

Children's Privacy

The App is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Regional Availability

This App is primarily intended for users in South Africa. VAT calculations are based on South African VAT rules at the time of publication.

Disclaimer

The VAT calculations provided by the App are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be considered tax advice. Users should confirm calculations with SARS or a qualified professional where necessary.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any updates will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the App, you may contact us at:

simpleutility.help@gmail.com