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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Privacy Policy

At Tax Calculator, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our tax calculation services.

We believe in transparency and want you to understand exactly what information we collect and how we use it to provide you with accurate tax calculations and improve our services.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when using our tax calculator, including:

  • Income information (salary, wages, business income)
  • Deduction details (charitable donations, business expenses)
  • Tax filing status and dependent information
  • Contact information if you choose to save your calculations

We also automatically collect certain technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and usage patterns to improve our services and provide security.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide accurate tax calculations based on current tax laws
  • Generate personalized tax insights and recommendations
  • Improve our calculator's accuracy and functionality
  • Communicate with you about updates or important information
  • Ensure the security and proper functioning of our services

We do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Data Storage & Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

  • All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • We use secure servers with regular security updates
  • Access to your data is strictly limited to authorized personnel
  • We regularly monitor for security threats and vulnerabilities
  • Your calculator data is automatically deleted after 90 days unless you choose to save it

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your login credentials confidential.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request removal of your personal information
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

  • Essential cookies for basic website functionality
  • Analytics cookies to understand how you use our services
  • Preference cookies to remember your settings
  • Security cookies to protect against fraud and abuse

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may limit the functionality of our services.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to enhance our functionality:

  • Analytics providers to understand user behavior
  • Cloud hosting services for secure data storage
  • Tax data providers for up-to-date tax information
  • Communication services for customer support

These third parties are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for the specific services they provide to us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons.

When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you of significant changes via email or website notice
  • Provide a summary of key changes when appropriate

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

1-800-TAX-HELP

Tax Calculator Privacy Team

123 Finance Street

New York, NY 10001

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days and work with you to address any concerns about your privacy.