📋 Table of Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Information We Collect
  3. How We Use Your Information
  4. Cookies & Tracking
  5. Third-Party Services (Google AdSense & Analytics)
  6. Data Security
  7. Children's Privacy
  8. Your Rights
  9. Changes to This Policy
  10. Contact Us

Short Version: Our calculators run entirely in your browser. We never store, sell, or share your salary, state, or financial data. You are not required to create an account or provide personal information to use any of our tools.

1. Overview

USPayCalculator.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data when you visit uspaycalculator.com.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Do NOT Provide

Our paycheck calculators operate entirely client-side (in your browser). Salary figures, state selections, filing status, and all other financial inputs you enter are never transmitted to our servers and never stored.

B. Information Collected Automatically

C. Information You Voluntarily Provide

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the limited information we collect to:

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for unsolicited marketing.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our site. Cookies are small text files stored in your browser.

Types of Cookies We Use

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. To opt out of Google's personalized advertising, visit Google Ad Settings.

5. Third-Party Services

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google may use cookies and tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you. You can opt out of personalized advertising at google.com/settings/ads.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze anonymous website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data about your visit. This data is aggregated and anonymized — we cannot identify individual users from Analytics data. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Both services are governed by Google's Privacy Policy, available at policies.google.com/privacy.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect any personal information we hold. Our website uses HTTPS/SSL encryption. However, no transmission of data over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of any information you transmit to us.

Importantly, your financial inputs (salary, state, etc.) are processed locally in your browser and are never transmitted to our servers, which means they face no risk from our server infrastructure.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will promptly delete it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@uspaycalculator.com.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us: