Privacy Policy

Overview

PayWise is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we handle your data when you use our paycheck calculator service.

Data Collection

What we collect:

  • Calculator inputs you enter (salary, state, deductions) - stored locally in your browser only
  • Calculation history - stored in your browser's IndexedDB (never sent to our servers)
  • Anonymous analytics data via Ahrefs Web Analytics (page views, browser type, referring pages)

What we DON'T collect:

  • Personal identifying information (name, email, address)
  • Financial account information
  • Social Security numbers or tax IDs

How We Store Your Data

All calculation data stays in YOUR browser:

  • Calculator History: Stored in IndexedDB (local browser database). You can clear this anytime using the "Clear History" button.
  • URL Parameters: When you share a calculation, data is encoded in the URL. This never touches our servers.
  • No Server Database: We do not store your calculation data on any server or database.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Ahrefs Web Analytics: Privacy-focused analytics that tracks anonymous usage statistics (no personal data, no cookies).
  • Google AdSense: Advertising service that may use cookies for ad personalization. You can opt out via Google's ad settings.

Cookies

We use minimal cookies:

  • Advertising cookies from Google AdSense (optional, can be disabled in browser)
  • No tracking cookies for our own analytics (Ahrefs is cookie-free)

Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

  • Access: All your data is in your browser's local storage (IndexedDB). You can access it via browser developer tools.
  • Delete: Use the "Clear History" button to delete all calculation history, or clear your browser data.
  • Export: Your calculation history is stored locally and you can export it from IndexedDB if needed.

Data Security

Since your calculation data never leaves your browser:

  • No risk of data breaches on our servers (we don't store your data)
  • Your data is as secure as your device
  • We use HTTPS to protect data in transit

Children's Privacy

PayWise is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Disclaimer

PayWise provides paycheck estimates for informational purposes only. Our calculations:

  • Are not tax advice or financial advice
  • Should not be used for official tax filings
  • May not account for all individual circumstances
  • Are based on 2025 tax brackets and rates (updated annually)

Consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for personalized advice.

Contact

For questions about this privacy policy or how we handle data, please review this page thoroughly. All data handling is described above.

Last updated: November 2025