Privacy Policy - MyPaySight

1. Introduction

MyPaySight ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our free UK take-home pay calculator service.

By using MyPaySight, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Data You Provide

MyPaySight is a client-side application that operates entirely in your browser. We do not have a backend server, and we do not collect or transmit your personal financial information to our servers.

The information you enter (salary, tax code, pension contributions, etc.) is processed locally in your browser and may be stored in your browser's local storage for your convenience (e.g., to save calculation history).

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: We may use Google Analytics (if enabled) to collect anonymous usage statistics such as page views, time spent on the site, and general geographic location (country/city level).
Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, including for Google AdSense advertising.
Browser Information: Your browser automatically provides information such as browser type, device type, and screen resolution.

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain our calculator service
To improve user experience and functionality
To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
To analyze usage patterns and optimize our service
To comply with legal obligations

4. Google AdSense

MyPaySight uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide personalized advertisements.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.

For more information about how Google uses data, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

5. Data Storage

All calculation data is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data remains on your device and is never transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time by clearing your browser's local storage.

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights:

Right to Access: You can request information about the data we hold (though we don't store personal data on our servers).
Right to Rectification: You can correct any inaccurate data stored locally in your browser.
Right to Erasure: You can delete local storage data at any time through your browser settings.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can disable cookies and local storage in your browser settings.
Right to Data Portability: Your calculation data is stored locally and can be exported via our share/copy features.
Right to Object: You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ad Settings.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google AdSense: For advertising (see section 4)
Google Analytics: For usage analytics (if enabled)
Vercel: For hosting and content delivery

These services have their own privacy policies governing the collection and use of your information.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@mypaysight.com

Website: https://mypaysight.com