Introduction

New York Income Tax Calculator ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our tax calculator website at www.newyorkincometaxcalculator.com.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide

Calculator Inputs: Income amount, state selection, filing status, number of dependents, and age (if provided)
Contact Information: Email address and name if you contact us

Information Automatically Collected

Analytics Data: We use analytics tools to collect aggregated, anonymous data about site usage
Technical Data: Browser type, device type, IP address (anonymized), and general location (country/state level)
Cookies: We use essential cookies for site functionality and analytics cookies to improve our service

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide accurate tax calculations based on your inputs
Respond to your inquiries and support requests
Improve our calculator and website functionality
Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
Ensure the security and proper functioning of our website

Data Storage and Security

Important: We do not store any financial information you enter into our calculator. All calculations are performed in real-time, and your data is not retained after you leave the page or close your browser.

For any contact information provided:

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data
Access is limited to authorized personnel only
We use encrypted connections (HTTPS) throughout our site

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

RapidAPI: For tax calculation processing (no personal data is shared)
Cloudflare: For website hosting and security
Analytics Services: For anonymous usage statistics

These services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices. We only share the minimum necessary information for the service to function.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access any personal information we have about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Opt-out of marketing communications
Disable cookies in your browser settings

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.

International Users

If you are accessing our site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this 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.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@newyorkincometaxcalculator.com
Website: Contact Page

California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). If you are a California resident, you may:

Request disclosure of personal information we collect
Request deletion of personal information
Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process data based on:

Legitimate interests in providing our service
Your consent for analytics and marketing
Legal obligations where applicable