PRIVACY

Privacy Policy

Learn how we protect your information and respect your privacy.

Last Updated: June 2026

1. Introduction

FreeTaxCalculator.us ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") respects the privacy of our users ("user" or "you"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at freetaxcalculator.us.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact form submissions (name, email, subject, message)
  • Newsletter signup information (email address)
  • Any information you voluntarily provide through our website

Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages visited, time spent on site, and referral source
  • Device information and operating system
  • Cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies
  • Approximate geographic location derived from IP address

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

  • Providing, maintaining, and improving our tax calculator services
  • Responding to your inquiries and support requests
  • Sending newsletters (only with your explicit consent)
  • Website analytics and performance optimization
  • Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
  • Legal compliance and enforcement of our terms

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site traffic. Types of cookies we use include:

  • Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality and cookie consent preferences.
  • Analytics cookies: Google Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use our site.

You can control cookie settings through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings. Declining analytics cookies will limit tracking but will not affect calculator functionality.

5. Advertising and Analytics

FreeTaxCalculator.us does not display paid advertisements. We use Google Analytics to measure site performance and understand how visitors use our calculators. No advertising cookies are required to use the core calculator tools.

6. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use this information to improve our website. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit our site, not your name or other identifying information. We do not combine information collected through Google Analytics with personally identifiable information.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected from you
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, click "Do Not Sell My Info" on our cookie consent banner or email privacy@freetaxcalculator.us. We will respond within 45 days as required by law.

8. Your Calculator Data

Important: All tax calculations are performed locally in your browser. We do not store, transmit, or collect any of the financial information you enter into our calculators. Your salary, income, and tax data never leaves your device.

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure headers, and access controls to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Children's Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, contact us immediately.

11. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing information.

12. International Users

Our website is intended for users in the United States. If you access our site from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

13. Contact Us

For privacy concerns, data requests, or questions about this policy:
Email: privacy@freetaxcalculator.us
General support: support@freetaxcalculator.us
Address: New York, NY, United States

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.