Cookie Policy — How We Use Cookies on PaycheckCalculator.com
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on PaycheckCalculator.com, and how you can control them.
We believe in complete transparency. Our calculator is designed to be privacy-first. We do not use advertising cookies or track you across other websites.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your computer or phone when you visit them.
They help websites remember things about you — like your language preference, login information, or in our case, which state you selected for your paycheck calculation.
Cookies are not viruses. They cannot access your personal files or harm your device.
What Cookies Do We Use?
We use only essential cookies. Nothing else. No tracking cookies. No advertising cookies.
Here are the only cookies our website stores on your device:
user_state — This cookie remembers which state you selected in our paycheck calculator. It stays on your device for 30 days.
user_filing_status — This cookie remembers your filing status preference, whether you chose single, married filing jointly, or head of household. It stays on your device for 30 days.
user_pay_frequency — This cookie remembers your pay frequency choice, such as weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly. It stays on your device for 30 days.
These three cookies make our calculator easier and faster for you to use. Without them, you would have to select your state, filing status, and pay frequency every single time you visit our website.
We do not use any other cookies. We do not track you. We do not sell your data.
What Cookies Do We NOT Use?
We do NOT use any of these:
Advertising cookies (Google Ads, Facebook Pixel)
Tracking cookies (Google Analytics, Hotjar)
Third-party cookies from other websites
Session replay or recording scripts
Any cookies that collect personal information
Your salary and personal data never leave your browser. We do not track you across other websites.
Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for only one reason — to make our calculator more convenient for you.
When you select your state, filing status, or pay frequency, our calculator remembers your choice. The next time you visit, you do not have to select them again.
That is it. No tracking. No advertising. No data selling.
How to Disable or Delete Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here is how:
Google Chrome:
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data → Block all cookies
Mozilla Firefox:
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Block all cookies
Safari:
Preferences → Privacy → Block all cookies
Microsoft Edge:
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Important note: If you disable cookies, our calculator will still work. However, it will not remember your state or filing status preferences between visits.
Third-Party Cookies
We do not use any third-party cookies.
Our calculator runs entirely on our own servers. We do not load scripts from Google, Facebook, Twitter, or any other third-party advertising network.
The only exception is our hosting provider (Netlify/Vercel), which may use essential server logs for security and performance. These logs do not contain personal information and are deleted after 30 days.
Do Not Track DNT Signals
Our website respects Do Not Track (DNT) signals. If you enable DNT in your browser, we respect your choice.
Since we do not use tracking cookies anyway, DNT is automatically respected on our site.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally. If we make any material changes, we will:
Update the “Last Updated” date at the bottom of this page
Post a notice on our homepage for 30 days
We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
Email: info@payscheckcalculator.com
We typically reply within 24 to 48 hours.