Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

PaycheckDeadline.com ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at paycheckdeadline.com (the "Site"), which provides a free, informational tool for estimating final-paycheck deadlines and potential penalties under U.S. state law. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you use the Site and how it is handled.

2. Information you enter into the calculator

When you use the calculator, you may enter information such as your state, how your employment ended, your last day of work, your payday, and (optionally) pay-rate details. This information is processed locally in your web browser only. It is used to display your result and is not transmitted to us, not stored on our servers, and not sold or shared. When you close or reload the page, the information is gone unless your own browser chooses to retain form values.

3. Information collected automatically

Like most websites, our hosting provider and the third-party services we use may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type and version, device type, referring pages, and the dates and times of your visits. This information is used for security, to operate and maintain the Site, and to understand general usage.

4. Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device. We and our third-party partners may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember preferences, measure traffic, and serve advertising. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some features and ads function, but the calculator itself will still work.

5. Advertising (Google AdSense and third-party vendors)

This Site is supported by advertising. We may use Google AdSense and other third-party advertising vendors to display ads. These third parties may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site or other sites.
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info/choices and youronlinechoices.eu.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps, see Google's Privacy & Terms.

6. Analytics

We may use privacy-conscious analytics tools (for example, to count page views and understand which states and pages are most useful). Where we use a service such as Google Analytics, it may set cookies and collect usage data as described in that provider's own privacy policy. This data is used in aggregate and not to personally identify you.

7. How information is used

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content;
• To display and measure advertising that helps keep the tool free;
• To understand general usage patterns and traffic;
• To protect the security and integrity of the Site;
• To comply with legal obligations.

8. Your choices and rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including under the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA). These may include the right to access, correct, or delete personal information and to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information for targeted advertising.

• Ad personalization: Use the opt-out links in Section 5 to limit personalized advertising.
• Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
• California residents: Because we do not collect or store the information you enter into the calculator, we hold little to no personal information about you directly. To exercise any applicable rights regarding advertising cookies, use the opt-out links above or contact us below.

9. Children's privacy

The Site is intended for a general, adult audience and is not directed to children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can address it.

10. Data retention and security

Because the calculator does not transmit your inputs to us, we do not retain them. Technical and analytics data collected by our providers is retained according to those providers' policies. We take reasonable measures to protect the Site, but no method of transmission or storage over the Internet is 100% secure.

11. Third-party links

The Site may link to government agencies, statutes, or other resources operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Not legal advice

The calculator and all content on this Site are provided for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Using the Site does not create an attorney-client relationship.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, contact us at contact@paycheckdeadline.com.