Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At US Tax Calculators, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal and financial information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your information when you use our website and tax calculation tools.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Contact Information: When you contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and message content
• Feedback and Support: Information you provide when requesting support or giving feedback
• Newsletter Subscription: Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter

Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, and navigation patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device characteristics
• IP Address: For security and analytics purposes (anonymized)
• Cookies: As described in our Cookie Policy

Information We Do NOT Collect

• Tax calculation inputs or results
• Financial account information
• Social Security numbers or tax ID numbers
• Income, deduction, or tax liability amounts
• Any personally identifiable financial data

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Website Operation: To provide and maintain our website and services
• User Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our tools and content
• Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Communication: To send important updates about our services (with your consent)

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: When you have given explicit consent for sharing

All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the specified purposes.

Third-Party Services

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Contact Information: Retained for 3 years after last contact
• Analytics Data: Anonymized and retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Support Tickets: Retained for 2 years for quality assurance
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

International Users

Our website is hosted in the United States and is intended primarily for users in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

We comply with applicable international privacy laws, including GDPR for European users and CCPA for California residents.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users through our website or email (for material changes)
• Provide a summary of key changes when significant

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.