Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2026

Overview

PayBreakdown.com ("we", "us", or "our") operates a free paycheck and tax calculator service. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.

We do not collect, store, or transmit any salary or financial information you enter into our calculators. All calculations run entirely in your browser. Nothing you type leaves your device.

Information We Collect

We do not collect personal information directly. However, the third-party services we use (described below) may collect certain data automatically when you visit our site:

  • IP address — collected by hosting and analytics providers
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website
  • Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)

This data is collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies by the third parties listed below. We do not have access to the raw data — only aggregated analytics reports.

Cookies

Our site uses cookies for analytics and advertising purposes. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described below.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects usage data via cookies and reports it to us in aggregate form. Google may use this data in accordance with its own privacy policy.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

For more information: Google Privacy Policy

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

For more information: Google Advertising Policies

Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at: hello@pay-breakdown.com