Privacy, Cookie and Data Choices Policy
A combined privacy page explaining visitor data, cookies, ads, rights requests and sensitive tax-record safety.
Do not submit Social Security numbers, tax returns, W-2s, 1099s, IRS notices, bank details, payroll logins, tax transcripts or full identity documents through contact forms or comments.
Scope of This Privacy Page
This page combines privacy, cookie and data-choice information for taxcalculatorusa.org/. It does not apply to IRS.gov, USA.gov, Taxpayer Advocate Service, state tax agencies, tax software companies, advertisers or other websites linked from our pages.
Information We May Collect
| Category | Examples | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Technical data | IP address, browser, device, logs, security events | Security, analytics and site operation |
| Usage data | Pages visited, referrer, approximate location, clicks | Understand and improve content |
| Contact data | Name, email and message if you contact us | Reply to feedback, corrections and rights requests |
| Cookies | Analytics, advertising, security and preference cookies | Operate the site, measure traffic and support advertising |
Cookies, Analytics and Advertising
We may use cookies or similar technologies for security, analytics, preferences and advertising. Third-party tools may process device identifiers or cookie data under their own policies. You can use browser settings, privacy controls, cookie banners or ad settings to manage some choices.
Your Privacy Choices
- Request access, correction or deletion where applicable.
- Opt out of certain targeted advertising or sale/share as defined by applicable state law.
- Use browser controls to block or delete cookies.
- Use privacy signals such as Global Privacy Control where supported.
- Contact us for privacy requests without sending sensitive tax records.
Children and Sensitive Data
taxcalculatorusa.org/ is not designed to collect personal information from children. We also do not need sensitive tax records to respond to general website feedback. If sensitive information is sent accidentally, we may delete it and ask the user to contact the relevant official agency or professional.
Security and Retention
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures for the limited information we process. No website can guarantee perfect security. We keep contact and technical records only as reasonably needed for operation, security, legal compliance and user requests.
Privacy Contact
Use the Contact Us page and include “Privacy Request” in your message. Do not include tax returns, Social Security numbers or IRS account screenshots.
Privacy Rule: Never Share Sensitive Tax Records Here
A calculator website should not ask for private tax documents to explain general tax concepts.
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