Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how PureTax AI (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operator of puretaxai.com (the “Site”), collects, uses, and protects information when you visit. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Who we are
PureTax AI provides free, browser-based calculators and educational articles about overtime pay and related tax topics for U.S. hourly workers. You can contact us at any time at hello@puretaxai.com.
2. Information we collect
We aim to collect as little as possible. We do not require accounts, and the numbers you type into our calculators are processed in your browser and are not transmitted to or stored on our servers.
Information you provide
If you email us or use the contact form, we receive the information you choose to send (such as your name, email address, and message) so we can reply.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, we and our service providers automatically collect certain technical data through cookies and similar technologies, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, and the dates and times of visits. This helps us keep the Site secure, understand how it is used, and serve advertising.
3. Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them to remember your cookie-consent choice, to measure traffic, and—if you consent—to serve advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings and through our Cookie Policy, which lists the categories we use in more detail.
4. Advertising and third-party vendors
The Site is supported by advertising. We may work with third-party advertising partners, including Google and its advertising networks.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Google may use a DoubleClick cookie (or similar identifiers) to serve and measure ads.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can opt out of personalized ads from many other vendors at aboutads.info (Digital Advertising Alliance), YourAdChoices, and the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI).
Third-party vendors operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review how Google uses information from sites that use its services.
5. Analytics
We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand aggregate, non-identifying usage of the Site (for example, which pages are popular). These tools set their own cookies. You can opt out of Google Analytics with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. How we use information
- To operate, maintain, and secure the Site;
- To measure and improve how the Site performs;
- To display advertising that keeps the Site free;
- To respond to messages you send us;
- To comply with legal obligations and prevent abuse.
We do not sell the numbers you enter into our calculators, and we do not knowingly sell your personal information for money.
7. Your rights under GDPR (EEA & UK)
If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to our processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. Where we rely on consent (such as for advertising cookies), you may withdraw it at any time. To exercise these rights, email hello@puretaxai.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data-protection authority.
8. Your rights under CCPA/CPRA (California)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion, to correct it, and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information as those terms are defined under California law. The use of advertising cookies may be considered “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising. To opt out, adjust your cookie settings, use the opt-out links in Section 4, or email us with the subject line “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.” We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.
9. Children’s privacy
The Site is intended for adults and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in some jurisdictions). If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.
10. Data retention
We keep contact-form and email correspondence only as long as needed to handle your request and to keep reasonable records. Automatically collected technical data is retained according to our service providers’ standard periods.
11. Data security
The Site is served over HTTPS, and we take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. International transfers
We are accessible worldwide, and our service providers may process data in the United States and other countries. Where required, transfers rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
13. Links to other sites
The Site links to government resources (such as the IRS and the Department of Labor) and other third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
14. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above shows the latest revision. Significant changes will be reflected on this page, and continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
15. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email hello@puretaxai.com or use our contact page.