1. Overview
PaycheckPal ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at paycheckpals.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have. By using the site, you agree to the practices described here.
2. Information You Provide Directly
The paycheck calculator runs entirely in your browser. Salary figures, deductions, and other inputs you type into the calculator are never sent to our servers or stored by us. Once you close or refresh the page, those numbers are gone.
If you email us through our contact page, we receive your name, email address, and the contents of your message. We use that information only to respond to you.
3. Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, our hosting provider and analytics tools may automatically collect basic information when you visit:
- IP address (often anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time on site
- Referring URL
This information helps us understand how the site is used and improve it. It is not linked to your identity.
4. Cookies
We use a small number of cookies and similar technologies:
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function.
- Analytics cookies — help us understand site usage in aggregate.
- Advertising cookies — set by Google AdSense and its partners to show relevant ads.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. The calculator itself will still work without them.
5. Advertising — Google AdSense
We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other sites on the internet.
- Google uses the DART cookie and other identifiers to serve ads on our site.
- You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising via aboutads.info (US) or youronlinechoices.eu (EU).
- For more information, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
Third-party vendors may use cookies on this site to serve ads based on your visits here and elsewhere on the Internet. We do not control these vendors' cookies or the data they collect.
6. Third-Party Services
In addition to Google AdSense, the site may use:
- Google Analytics — for traffic measurement. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Our web host — which maintains standard server logs.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or limit certain processing
- Withdraw consent for advertising cookies (see Section 5)
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@paycheckpals.com.
8. Children's Privacy
PaycheckPal is intended for users 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us so we can remove it.
9. Data Security
We use reasonable measures to protect the limited information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is fully secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent change. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
11. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email us at hello@paycheckpals.com or use our contact form.