Privacy Policy

Effective date: 2025-01-01

Last updated: 2025-01-01

This Privacy Policy explains how PaycheckTakeHome.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website located at https://paychecktakehome.com/ (the “Site”).

1. Information We Collect

PaycheckTakeHome.com is a simple calculator site. We do not require you to create an account or submit personal information such as your name, email address, or mailing address in order to use the Site.

Usage data

Like many websites, we may collect non-personal information automatically when you visit the Site, such as:

IP address (which may be treated as personal data in some jurisdictions)
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and actions taken on the Site
Date and time of visits, referring URLs, and other diagnostic data

Calculator inputs

The values you enter into the paycheck calculator (such as salary, hourly rate, or deductions) are used only in your browser to generate an estimate. We do not associate these inputs with your identity. In some cases, aggregated or anonymous usage information may be collected for analytics purposes (for example, to understand which features are used most).

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on the Site and to support advertising and analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.

We may use cookies for purposes such as:

Remembering basic preferences (e.g., state selection)
Measuring traffic and usage patterns
Serving and measuring ads via third-party networks such as Google AdSense

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use some features of the Site.

3. Third-Party Services

Google AdSense and advertising

We may display ads on the Site using Google AdSense or other advertising partners. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to deliver ads and measure their effectiveness. They may collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide personalized advertising.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and/or other websites. You can learn more about how Google uses data and how to control personalized advertising by visiting Google’s advertising and privacy pages.

Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics or similar tools) to help us understand how the Site is used. These services may collect usage data such as page views, time spent on pages, and general geographic location (city / region level).

Analytics providers use cookies or similar technologies to perform their services. You can typically opt out of analytics cookies via your browser settings or using tools provided by the analytics provider.

4. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for purposes such as:

Providing and maintaining the Site and its features
Improving the performance, usability, and content of the Site
Monitoring usage and detecting potential technical issues
Supporting advertising and measuring the effectiveness of ad campaigns
Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our Terms of Use

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following situations:

Service providers: With third-party vendors who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics, advertising).
Legal requirements: When required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect from accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized access, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. International Visitors

The Site is operated from the United States and is primarily intended for users located in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete it.

9. Your Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your information. You can also:

Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Use browser or device-level tools to limit tracking
Use opt-out features provided by analytics or advertising networks

10. Links to Other Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, you can contact us at:

PaycheckTakeHome.com
Contact: site administrator
Email: (add your contact email or contact form URL here)