Privacy Policy

1. Overview

PaycheckCalc is operated by Barron Hansen, doing business as SquarePeg Ideas. The site is a free, browser-based paycheck and tax estimation tool. This policy explains what data is collected, how it is used, and what choices you have.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information from three sources:

• Calculator inputs: Salary, filing status, state selection, and deduction inputs are stored in your browser using localStorage so the calculator can remember your last session. This data stays on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.
• Aggregate usage data: Vercel Analytics collects aggregate page views and performance data. It does not build individual user profiles or track users across sites.
• Advertising data: Third-party advertising partners, such as Google AdSense, may collect data through cookies and similar technologies. This is described in the Advertising section below.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files a website places on your device to store preferences or recognize your browser on future visits. This site does not use first-party tracking cookies. Third-party services (advertising and analytics) may place their own cookies when you visit.

Categories that may be present:

• Strictly necessary: Cookies required for basic site functionality.
• Analytics: Cookies used to measure aggregate traffic and performance.
• Advertising and targeting: Cookies placed by ad networks to serve relevant ads based on your browsing activity.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling advertising cookies may result in less relevant ads rather than no ads.

4. Advertising

This site displays ads served by Google AdSense and may display ads from other third-party ad networks.

Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising via Google's Ads Settings or optout.aboutads.info (Digital Advertising Alliance).

This site participates in the Google EU User Consent Policy and uses a consent management platform to collect consent from users in the European Economic Area before serving personalized ads.

5. Analytics

Vercel Analytics is used to measure aggregate page views and performance. It is designed to be privacy-friendly and does not use cross-site tracking cookies or build individual user profiles. No personally identifiable information is collected by Vercel Analytics.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR (EEA and UK Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to correct inaccurate data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to object to or restrict processing
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

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

7. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act gives you the following rights:

• The right to know what personal information is collected about you
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information

PaycheckCalc does not sell personal information. To submit a request or ask a question, contact us at hello@paychecktakehomecalculator.com.

8. Data Retention

Calculator inputs are stored in your browser's localStorage and remain on your device. You can clear this data at any time by clearing your browser's site data. We do not store calculator inputs on our servers.

9. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this site, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact

For any privacy questions, contact us at hello@paychecktakehomecalculator.com or use the contact page.