How SSDI Calculator Protects Your Privacy & Personal Information
🛡️ Your Privacy is Our Priority
Quick Summary: SSDI Calculator does not collect, store, or share any personal information. We are 100% anonymous and free to use. Your disability benefit calculations remain completely private and confidential.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
SSDI Calculator does not collect any personally identifiable information (PII). This includes:
- Names, addresses, or contact information
- Social Security numbers
- Phone numbers or email addresses
- Medical information or disability details
- Work history specifics beyond what’s needed for calculations
- Income or earnings records
- Banking or financial account information
Technical Information
We may automatically collect limited technical information to ensure our service works properly:
- Browser type and version
- Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
- Operating system
- General geographic location (state level only)
- Pages visited on our website
- Time spent on pages
- Referral source (how you found our website)
Important: This technical data is completely anonymous and cannot be linked to your identity, calculations, or disability status.
How We Use Information
SSDI Calculations
The information you enter (age, work credits, earnings history, disability onset date) is used solely to:
- Calculate your estimated SSDI benefit amount
- Determine eligibility based on SSA guidelines
- Provide accurate results based on current federal regulations
- Show applicable earning limits and payment schedules
Your calculation data is never stored on our servers. Once you close your browser or navigate away, all entered information is permanently and immediately deleted from our systems.
Technical Data Use
We use anonymous technical data exclusively to:
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Understand which features are most helpful to users
- Ensure accessibility across different devices and browsers
- Optimize mobile responsiveness
✓ Privacy Guarantees
✓ No Data Storage – Calculations are processed in real-time and never saved
✓ 100% Anonymous – We cannot identify individual users
✓ SSA Compliant – Follows Social Security Administration privacy standards
✓ Section 508 Accessible – Meets federal accessibility requirements
✓ HIPAA-Conscious – We don’t collect protected health information
✓ No Third-Party Sharing – Your data never leaves our secure system
Data Security
Encryption & Protection
SSDI Calculator implements robust security measures to protect your information:
- SSL/TLS Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers uses bank-level encryption
- Secure Servers: Our infrastructure meets federal security and privacy standards
- Zero Data Retention: Calculation inputs are processed in memory and immediately discarded
- Regular Security Audits: Our systems undergo periodic vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Firewall Protection: Advanced security measures prevent unauthorized access
- DDoS Protection: Safeguards ensure continuous service availability
Third-Party Services
We may use carefully vetted third-party services for:
- Website analytics (anonymized data only, no personal information)
- Content delivery networks (CDNs) for faster page loading
- Security monitoring and threat detection
- Website hosting infrastructure
These services do not have access to your calculation data, disability information, or any personal details.
Cookies and Tracking
Essential Cookies
We use minimal essential cookies to:
- Remember your preferences during your current session
- Ensure the website functions properly
- Maintain security settings and prevent fraud
- Store language or accessibility preferences
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
With your consent, we may use analytics cookies to:
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Identify areas for improvement
- Track overall website performance metrics
- Measure the effectiveness of our content
You can disable cookies through your browser settings without affecting the core functionality of our calculator. The SSDI Calculator will work perfectly with cookies disabled.
Medical & Disability Information
SSDI Calculator is designed to provide benefit estimates without requiring sensitive medical information. We do not:
- Request detailed medical records or diagnoses
- Collect information about specific disabilities or conditions
- Store health-related data
- Share disability information with any third parties
- Require documentation or proof of disability
Our calculator uses only basic information (work history, age, earnings) that you voluntarily provide for estimation purposes.
Children’s Privacy
SSDI Calculator does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age. Our service is designed for adults seeking disability benefit information. Parents or guardians may use our calculator on behalf of minor dependents, but should not have children enter information directly.
If we discover that a child under 13 has provided information through our service, we will immediately delete it and take appropriate steps to prevent future occurrences.
Your Privacy Rights
Under federal privacy laws and regulations, you have the right to:
- Know what information we collect (fully outlined in this policy)
- Access any stored information (we don’t store personal calculation data)
- Delete information (automatically happens after each session)
- Opt-out of analytics cookies (available in browser settings)
- Request information about our privacy practices at any time
- File complaints with appropriate authorities if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
No Sale of Information
We will never sell, rent, lease, or trade your information to third parties for marketing or any other purposes. SSDI Calculator is a free public service, and we do not monetize user data in any way.
Links to Other Websites
SSDI Calculator may contain links to external websites, including:
- Social Security Administration (ssa.gov)
- Disability advocacy organizations
- Legal resources
- Related benefit calculators
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:
- Changes in our practices or services
- New legal requirements or regulations
- User feedback and requests
- Technological improvements
When we make significant changes, we will:
- Post the updated policy prominently on this page
- Update the “Last Modified” date
- Notify users of major changes through a banner on our website
- Provide a summary of key changes
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
Compliance & Certifications
SSDI Calculator maintains compliance with:
- SSA Privacy Requirements: We follow all Social Security Administration guidelines for disability-related services
- Section 508: Our website meets federal accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities
- WCAG 2.1 AA: We ensure accessibility compliance under Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
- State Privacy Laws: We comply with applicable state privacy regulations, including California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable
- Federal Privacy Standards: Adherence to Privacy Act of 1974 principles
- Industry Best Practices: Following NIST cybersecurity framework guidelines
Limitation of Liability
SSDI Calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. We are not affiliated with the Social Security Administration and cannot guarantee the accuracy of benefit calculations. Users should verify all information with the SSA directly.
We make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of information on our website. Use of our calculator is at your own risk.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Akash Biswas, MSW
Founder & CEO
Email: akashwb78@gmail.com
We are committed to responding to all privacy inquiries within 48 hours.
For urgent privacy concerns, please mark your email subject line as “URGENT: Privacy Inquiry.”
Government Resources
For official information about SSDI benefits and Social Security privacy policies, visit:
- Social Security Administration: www.ssa.gov
- SSA Privacy Policy: www.ssa.gov/privacy
- Disability Benefits: www.ssa.gov/disability