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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 18, 2026 · Effective: May 18, 2026

1. Introduction

PaycheckSense ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at paychecksense.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our core design principle is that your salary and tax data never leaves your device. All paycheck calculations are performed entirely within your browser using JavaScript - no financial data is ever transmitted to our servers.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect, store, process, or transmit:

  • Your salary, hourly rate, or any income figures you enter into the calculator
  • Your tax filing status, withholding elections, or W-4 data
  • Your Social Security Number or any government identifier
  • Any pre-tax deduction amounts (401k, HSA, FSA, etc.) you configure
  • Your calculated take-home pay results

This data exists only in your browser's memory and is erased when you close or navigate away from the page.

3. Information We May Collect Automatically

When you visit PaycheckSense, certain technical information may be collected automatically through standard web server logs and analytics tools:

  • Log data: IP address (anonymized where possible), browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps
  • Usage data: Which pages you view, how long you spend on each page, and general navigation patterns
  • Device data: Screen resolution, device type (desktop/mobile/tablet), and browser language settings

This information is collected in aggregate and is used solely to improve the performance, usability, and content of the Service. We do not use this data to identify individual users.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use a minimal set of cookies necessary for site functionality and analytics. Please see our Cookie Policy for full details. In summary:

  • Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality. Cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics cookies: Used to understand aggregate site traffic via Google Analytics (if enabled). These are anonymized and do not identify you personally.
  • Advertising cookies: If Google AdSense ads are displayed on the site, Google may set cookies to serve relevant advertisements. You may opt out via Google Ad Settings.

5. Third-Party Services

PaycheckSense may utilize the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties beyond what is described above.

6. Children's Privacy

PaycheckSense is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information immediately.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect the limited technical data we do collect. The site is served over HTTPS with TLS encryption. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal data we collect, request deletion of your data, and opt out of the sale of your data. We do not sell personal data. Because we collect only anonymized technical data, there is no personal data to delete or disclose for most users. To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@paychecksense.com.

9. European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting limited technical data is our legitimate interest in operating and improving the Service. You have the right to access, correct, or erase your data, restrict processing, and lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Contact: privacy@paychecksense.com.

10. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at:
privacy@paychecksense.com
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