Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026 | Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to SelfEmployTaxCalc.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website selfemploytaxcalc.com (the "Site").

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use our calculators, you may enter financial information such as income amounts, filing status, and state of residence. We do not store, save, or transmit any financial data you enter into our calculators. All calculations are performed locally in your browser.

When you contact us via email, we receive your email address and any information you choose to include in your message.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages
  • Device Data: Device type, operating system, screen resolution
  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, links clicked, referring URLs

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns
  • Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Remember your preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate and improve the Site understanding how users interact with our calculators
  • Serve advertisements through Google AdSense (see Section 4)
  • Respond to inquiries when you contact us via email
  • Comply with legal obligations as required by applicable law
  • Prevent fraud and abuse protecting the integrity of our Site

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating our Site (such as hosting providers and analytics services)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With Your Consent: When you have given explicit permission

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 our 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
  • You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
  • For more information about how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy & Terms

We also use the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics website traffic analysis
  • Google Search Console SEO monitoring

5. Data Retention

We retain log data and analytics information for up to 24 months. Email correspondence is retained for up to 12 months. Financial data entered into our calculators is never stored it exists only in your browser session.

6. 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 at selfemploytaxcalc@gmail.com.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to or restrict our processing of your information
  • Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at selfemploytaxcalc@gmail.com.

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as IRS.gov, TurboTax, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.

11. Contact Us

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