1. Introduction

Welcome to Paycheck Tax Calculator ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We do NOT collect or store your financial information.

All tax calculations are performed entirely in your web browser (client-side). The financial information you enter (such as salary, hourly wage, deductions, 401(k) contributions, etc.) is:

• Processed locally in your browser only
• Never transmitted to our servers
• Never stored on our servers
• Not accessible to us or any third parties

The only preference we store locally in your browser (using localStorage) is your selected country/region for the tax calculator (e.g., "US", "Canada", "UK"). This preference is stored only on your device and is used solely to remember your selection for future visits. You can clear this at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through Google Analytics, including:

• IP address (may be anonymized by Google Analytics)
• Browser type and version
• Device information (device type, operating system)
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website or search terms
• General geographic location (country/region level, not precise location)
• Usage patterns and interactions with the website

This information is collected automatically through Google Analytics cookies and is used solely for understanding website usage, improving our services, and analyzing traffic patterns. This data does not include any personal financial information or calculator inputs.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the automatically collected information (from Google Analytics) to:

• Understand how visitors use our website
• Analyze traffic patterns and popular features
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Identify technical issues and optimize functionality
• Understand which calculators and features are most used

Important: We do NOT use your financial information for any purpose because we do not collect, store, or have access to it. All tax calculations happen entirely in your browser, and your financial data never leaves your device.

We do not send marketing emails, newsletters, or promotional communications. We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your Financial Data is Never Stored

We do not store any financial information you enter into our calculators. All calculations are performed entirely in your web browser using JavaScript, and your data never leaves your device. This means:

• Your salary, income, deductions, and other financial inputs are processed locally in your browser
• No financial data is transmitted to our servers
• No financial data is stored in our databases
• No financial data is accessible to us, our hosting providers, or any third parties
• When you close your browser or navigate away, your calculator inputs are cleared (unless you manually save them in your browser)

The only data stored locally on your device is your country/region preference (using browser localStorage), which helps remember your selection for future visits. This preference contains no financial or personal information.

Google Analytics data (IP address, browser info, usage patterns) is stored by Google according to their privacy policy and data retention practices. We do not have direct access to or control over this data storage.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies through Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

We do NOT use cookies for:

• Storing your financial information (we don't collect it)
• Storing your calculator inputs (processed locally only)
• Advertising or marketing purposes
• Tracking you across other websites

We use cookies only for:

• Google Analytics to understand website usage and traffic patterns

Your country/region preference is stored using browser localStorage (not cookies), which is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing theGoogle Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: Collects anonymous usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, etc.) to help us understand website traffic and usage patterns. Google's use of this data is governed by theirPrivacy Policy. Google Analytics does not have access to your financial information or calculator inputs.
• Hosting Providers: Our website is hosted on third-party infrastructure (such as Vercel). These providers have access to server logs and technical data but do not have access to your financial information since it is never transmitted to our servers.

Important: None of these third parties have access to your financial information or calculator inputs because this data is processed entirely in your browser and never transmitted to any server.

7. What We Do NOT Collect

For clarity, we want to emphasize what we do NOT collect:

• Financial information (salary, income, deductions, 401(k) contributions, etc.)
• Personal identification information (name, email, address, phone number)
• Social Security numbers or tax identification numbers
• Bank account information
• Credit card information
• Email addresses (we do not have email signup forms)
• User accounts or login credentials (we do not require registration)
• Payment information (our service is free)

Since we do not collect or store your financial or personal information, there is no personal data for you to access, correct, or delete from our systems. The only data we have access to is anonymous Google Analytics data, which you can opt out of using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8. Your Rights

Since we do not collect or store personal financial information, most data protection rights (such as access, correction, or deletion requests) do not apply to our service. However:

• You can clear your browser's localStorage at any time to remove your saved country/region preference
• You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• You can disable cookies in your browser settings (though this may affect website functionality)
• You can use our calculators without enabling cookies or JavaScript (though some features may not work)

If you have questions about Google Analytics data collection, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy and data management tools.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please review ourTerms of Service page for additional information.

Since we do not collect personal information, we do not maintain a contact database. If you have questions about how our calculators work or need technical support, please refer to ourFAQ page.