Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 3, 2026

1. Information We Collect

The 1099 vs W-2 calculator runs entirely in your browser. All salary, tax, deduction, and benefits inputs you enter into the calculator are processed client-side and never transmitted to our servers. We do not store, log, or share your personal financial data.

We may collect non-personal usage data through Google Analytics, including page views, session duration, browser type, device type, and general geographic region (country or city level). This data is aggregated and used solely to improve site functionality and content.

2. Cookies

This site uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Google Analytics cookies — Used to measure traffic and understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics cookies include _ga, _gid, and related identifiers. These persist for up to 2 years.
• Google AdSense cookies — Used to serve relevant ads based on your visit and general interests. AdSense may set cookies including IDE, NID, and test_cookie. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings.
• Essential cookies — Any cookies necessary for the basic functioning of the calculator interface.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect ad personalization but will not prevent the calculator from functioning.

3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

This site displays ads served by Google AdSense. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other internet sites.

If you wish to opt out of personalized advertising, visit Google Ads Settings. For more information about how Google uses cookies, see Google's advertising cookies policy.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

4. Data Retention

Calculator inputs are not retained — they exist only in your browser session. Google Analytics retains aggregated usage data for up to 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted or anonymized per Google's default retention settings.

5. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data
• Request that we correct inaccurate personal data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. Since our calculator does not collect personal data directly, most requests will pertain to analytics data collected by Google.

6. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed to children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data through this site, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.