Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 5, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how SmartSalaryCalcs ("we", "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website and calculators.

Information We Collect

Automatically collected: IP address, browser type and version, device information, pages visited and time spent, and referring website. This is collected via standard server logs and, with your consent, analytics tools.

Provided by you: Information you submit through our contact form (name, email, subject, message) and your cookie preferences.

Calculator inputs are processed in your browser and are not transmitted to or stored on our servers.

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and improve our calculators and educational content
  • To analyze website traffic and user behavior (aggregate, anonymous)
  • To respond to feedback when we are able to
  • To prevent fraud and ensure site security
  • To serve advertising (when consented to — see Cookies below)

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Google Analytics for aggregated traffic analysis (anonymized IP)
  • Google AdSense for advertising delivery (when active and consented to)
  • Service providers who help operate the site (hosting, email delivery)
  • Legal authorities when required by law

Cookies

We use cookies in three categories:

  • Necessary: Session and security cookies. Always on.
  • Analytics (optional): Google Analytics. Off by default; enabled via consent banner.
  • Advertising (optional): Google AdSense personalization. Off by default; enabled via consent banner.

You can manage non-essential cookies via our consent banner and your browser settings. Some features may not work if essential cookies are disabled.

GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data, object to processing, and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Contact us via the Contact page to exercise these rights.

CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • Delete personal information held by us
  • Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Equal service regardless of whether you exercise these rights

Children's Privacy (COPPA)

This website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe we have, please contact us so we can delete it.

Data Retention

  • Contact form submissions: stored in our email system per the recipient's retention policy
  • Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Server logs: 90 days

Security

We use reasonable measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption in transit, regular software updates, and limited access controls. No method of internet transmission is 100% secure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date above reflects the latest revision.

Contact

Questions or requests regarding your privacy? Use our Contact page.