1. Overview

TakeHomeUSA (takehomeusa.com) is a free salary after-tax calculator. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.

Short version: We do not collect, store, or sell personal information. Salary amounts you enter are never transmitted to our servers — all calculations happen in your browser.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

Salary amounts or financial information you enter
Names, email addresses, or contact information
Social Security numbers or tax IDs
Any personally identifiable information (PII)

Our calculator performs all computations client-side or via server-side rendering without logging your inputs.

3. Automatic Information (Analytics & Logs)

Like most websites, our hosting provider may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including:

Your browser type and operating system
IP address (anonymized where possible)
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website (how you found us)

This information is used solely to improve site performance and user experience. It is not linked to any individual's identity.

4. Google AdSense & Cookies

TakeHomeUSA displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

For more information on how Google uses data, see: Google's advertising policies.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services:

Google AdSense — advertising (has its own privacy policy)
Vercel — hosting and analytics (anonymized)

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them.

6. Disclaimer on Tax Calculations

TakeHomeUSA provides estimates for informational purposes only. The calculations are based on current federal IRS tax brackets and publicly available state tax rates. We are not a licensed tax advisor, CPA, or financial planner. Do not use this tool as a substitute for professional tax advice.

7. Children's Privacy

TakeHomeUSA is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

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