Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Texas Hourly Paycheck Calculator ("https://texpaycalc-ds3syqob.manus.space"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you use our email capture form to unlock your paycheck calculation results, we collect your email address. This email is stored securely in our database and used to deliver results and relevant financial tips. You may request deletion at any time.

b) Calculator Inputs

The hourly wage, hours worked, filing status, and other inputs you enter are processed entirely in your browser. We do not store or transmit your paycheck calculation inputs to our servers.

c) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, certain information is automatically collected, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This data is used in aggregate form to improve the site.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. We use:

• Essential cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g., storing your email gate completion status in localStorage so you are not asked again).
• Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with the site (see Section 5).
• Advertising cookies: Set by Google AdSense to serve personalized advertisements (see Section 4).

4. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other sites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, visit www.aboutads.info/choices.

For more information on how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy & Terms.

5. Analytics

We use privacy-focused analytics to understand aggregate site usage — including page views, session duration, and traffic sources. Analytics data is collected in a way that does not identify individual users and does not use third-party tracking cookies.

6. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver your paycheck calculation results and any requested follow-up content.
• Send our newsletter and financial tips (only if you opted in via the email gate).
• Improve site functionality, content, and user experience.
• Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations.

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your email address is stored securely in our own database and is not shared with any third-party email marketing providers.

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal process.

8. Data Retention

We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

9. Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: