Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 1, 2026

1. Introduction

PayStubCalc ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website paystubcalc.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you use our contact form: your name, email address, and the content of your message. We do not collect or store any salary, income, or financial information you enter into the calculator — all calculations are performed locally in your browser.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit: your IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of your visit, and referring URL. This information is collected through standard server logs and analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form
  • To understand how visitors use the Site and improve its functionality
  • To detect and prevent technical issues or abuse
  • To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on the Site. These may include:

  • Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior in aggregate
  • Advertising cookies placed by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements
  • Session cookies to maintain basic site functionality

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.

5. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.

6. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months for the purpose of responding to inquiries and improving the Site. Server logs are retained for up to 90 days. We delete personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

7. Third-Party Links

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

8. Children's Privacy

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

9. Your Rights (CCPA & GDPR)

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

California Residents (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to: know what personal information is collected and how it is used; request deletion of personal information; opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information); and not be discriminated against for exercising CCPA rights.

European Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, erase, restrict processing of, and port your personal data. You also have the right to object to processing and to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
  • Data portability where technically feasible

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

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please email us at privacy@paystubcalc.com or use our contact form.