Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 17, 2025

At Free1099Calc ("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 free1099calc.com (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully.

Important: We use third-party advertising services including Google AdSense. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing activity.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Calculator Inputs: All tax calculations (income, deductions, expenses) are processed locally in your browser. We do NOT send your financial data to our servers.
Contact Form: If you contact us via our contact form, we collect your name and email address to respond to your inquiry.
Local Storage: We may store your calculator preferences and settings in your browser's local storage for convenience. This data remains on your device.

Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: We collect anonymous analytics data including page views, time spent on site, device type, browser type, and geographic location (city/country level only).
Cookies: We and our third-party partners use cookies and similar tracking technologies. See the "Cookies" section below for details.
IP Address: Your IP address may be logged for security purposes and anonymized analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate and maintain the Site and calculator functionality
Improve user experience and develop new features
Understand how visitors use our Site through analytics
Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
Send periodic emails if you subscribe to our newsletter (with your consent)
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
Comply with legal obligations

3. Third-Party Advertising - Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites.

How Google Uses Your Data

Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history across websites
Google's advertising partners may use cookies to show you personalized ads
Ad personalization takes into account factors like demographics, interests, and previous ad interactions

Your Advertising Choices

Opt Out of Personalized Ads: Visit Google's Ads Settings to opt out of personalized advertising
Learn More: Read Google's Advertising Policy
NAI Opt-Out: Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
DAA Opt-Out: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page

Note: Opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will see fewer ads; ads will just be less relevant to your interests.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Types of cookies we use:

Essential Cookies

Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., remembering your calculator settings).

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (e.g., Google Analytics).

Advertising Cookies

Used by Google AdSense and advertising partners to serve relevant ads.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View what cookies are stored and delete them individually or all at once
Block third-party cookies
Block all cookies from specific sites
Block all cookies entirely

Warning: Blocking all cookies may limit Site functionality.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

Service Providers

Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
Analytics Providers: For understanding Site usage (e.g., Google Analytics)
Hosting Providers: For Site infrastructure and content delivery

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests (e.g., subpoenas, court orders).

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

HTTPS encryption for data transmission
Secure hosting infrastructure
Regular security audits
Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

General Rights

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

European Union Residents (GDPR)

EU residents have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to data portability, the right to restrict processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@free1099calc.com

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Site, you consent to such transfers.

10. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals. You can opt out of tracking through your browser settings and the advertising opt-out tools mentioned above.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Material changes will be communicated via a prominent notice on our Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@free1099calc.com
Website: https://free1099calc.com/contact

14. Consent

By using our Site, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our collection and use of information as described herein.