Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2, 2026

PaycheckCrunch ("we", "our", or "us") operates paycheckcrunch.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

1. Information We Collect

Calculator inputs: All calculations on this Site run entirely in your browser. Salary figures, filing status, state, and deduction amounts you enter are never sent to our servers and are never stored by us.

Usage data: We may collect anonymised, aggregated data about how visitors use the Site — such as which pages are visited, how long users stay, and what browser or device is used. This data contains no personally identifiable information.

Cookies: We use cookies for analytics purposes only. These cookies do not identify you personally.

2. Google AdSense and Analytics

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements and Google Analytics to understand how our Site is used. Google may use cookies to show personalised ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Google Analytics collects anonymised information including pages visited, time on site, and general geographic location (country/city level). This data is used solely to improve the Site.

3. How We Use Information

To operate and improve the calculator and Site
To understand which features are most useful to visitors
To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not share any personally identifiable information with anyone. Aggregated, anonymised usage statistics may be shared with analytics providers such as Google.

5. Data Security

Since all calculator inputs are processed entirely in your browser and never transmitted to our servers, there is no risk of your financial data being intercepted or stored by us. The Site is served over HTTPS to protect data in transit.

6. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our contact page.