Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 3, 2026
Last Updated: September 3, 2026
CaliforniaPaycheckCalculator.org (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of visitors to our website located at https://californiapaycheckcalculator.org/. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle information when you interact with our tools and pages.
1. Client-Side Calculator Processing (Zero Data Collection)
Our core financial tools—including the California Paycheck Calculator, California Bonus Tax Calculator, and California Overtime Calculator—operate 100% locally within your web browser using JavaScript.
• No Financial Data Transmitted: Any salary amounts, hourly rates, filing statuses, W-4/DE 4 elections, deduction numbers, or overtime hours you enter into our calculation forms are processed entirely on your device.
• No Server Storage: We do not collect, store, transmit, log, or sell your calculation inputs or estimated take-home results. When you close your browser tab or clear your session, your inputs disappear completely.
2. Information We May Automatically Collect
Like most modern standard web servers, our hosting environment may automatically log basic, non-personally identifiable technical information when you access our pages:
• Device & Browser Information: Browser type, operating system version, screen resolution, and preferred language.
• Log Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, requested URLs, referrer headers, access dates/times, and system activity.
• Aggregated Analytics: We may use privacy-centric web analytics (such as Google Analytics or server logs) to monitor overall traffic patterns, popular tools, site load speeds, and technical errors. This data is analyzed strictly in aggregate to maintain and improve website performance and user experience.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
• Essential Cookies: We may use session cookies or browser local storage to save your preference settings (such as dark/light mode UI toggles or active form tabs) during your browsing session. These do not contain personal identifiers.
• Third-Party Cookies: Third-party service providers (such as analytics or security networks) may set cookies to analyze traffic or prevent automated abuse (such as bot attacks). You can control or disable cookie settings directly within your web browser.
4. How We Use Information
Any technical log data or aggregated analytics collected are used strictly to:
• Maintain website availability, speed, and security.
• Identify and resolve technical bugs, broken links, or calculation errors.
• Understand overall user engagement to optimize calculator interface design.
5. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA Compliance)
Because CaliforniaPaycheckCalculator.org does not collect, store, or sell personal financial data or personally identifiable consumer information, we do not engage in the sale or sharing of personal data under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
California residents have the right to inspect this policy and contact us regarding any privacy questions at privacy@californiapaycheckcalculator.org.
6. Third-Party Links
Our pages contain links to third-party websites, such as official state and federal government portals (IRS.gov, EDD.ca.gov, DIR.ca.gov). We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data collection policies of external third-party sites. We encourage users to read the privacy statements of every website they visit.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements, security practices, or site capabilities. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” revision date.
8. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our privacy compliance officer:
• Email: contact@californiapaycheckcalculator.org
• Contact Page: Contact Us