StatePaycheck.com ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect and how we use it.
1. Information We Collect
- Calculator Data: We do not store or save any salary information you enter into our paycheck calculators. All calculations are performed locally in your browser.
- Analytics Data: We collect non-personal data such as device type, browser, and usage statistics through tools like Google Analytics to improve our website.
- Advertising Data: We may display Google AdSense ads that use cookies to show relevant content based on your browsing history.
2. How We Use Information
- Website Improvement: To improve the performance and usability of our website and calculators.
- Content Optimization: To understand which calculator features and blog content are most helpful to users.
- Advertising: To serve personalized advertisements via Google AdSense that may be relevant to your interests.
3. Third-Party Tools and Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Google Analytics: Collects anonymized usage data to help us understand how visitors use our site.
- Google AdSense: Displays ads and may use cookies to personalize ad content.
- Google Search Console: Helps us monitor and improve our search engine visibility.
These services may collect anonymized data using browser cookies. You can opt out by adjusting your browser settings or using privacy-focused browser extensions.
4. Data Security
Your calculator inputs (salary, tax information) are processed entirely in your browser and are never transmitted to our servers or stored anywhere. We cannot see or access the financial information you enter into our calculators.
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies for:
- Google Analytics to track website usage
- Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements
- Basic website functionality
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.
6. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Email: contact@statepaycheck.com
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Disable cookies in your browser
- Opt out of Google Analytics tracking
- Contact us with privacy-related questions