Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 7, 2026 • Effective Date: September 7, 2026
HourlyPayDifference.com runs 100% client-side in your web browser. When you input your current hourly wage, proposed raise, working hours, or state, that mathematical computation occurs exclusively inside your device's local memory. We do not transmit, log, sell, or store your wage data on any external server.
1. Information We Do Not Collect
Unlike legacy payroll bureaus and tax software, HourlyPayDifference.com does not require an account, email address, Social Security Number, employer name, or residential address. All wage calculations are stateless and execute in your browser via client-side JavaScript.
2. Technical and Analytics Data
Like most web properties, we may automatically receive standard HTTP technical headers, including your IP address, browser user-agent, operating system, and referring URLs. We use this aggregated, non-personally identifiable diagnostic information solely to analyze site traffic, prevent denial-of-service attacks, and optimize mobile responsiveness.
3. Cookies and Advertising Disclosures
We may utilize first-party technical cookies or local browser storage solely to preserve your calculator display preferences (such as your chosen state or filing status) between page visits.
Third-party vendors, including Google AdSense, may use cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) to serve relevant advertisements based on a user's prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info.
4. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) & GDPR Compliance
Under California law (CCPA/CPRA) and the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), visitors have the right to request information regarding data collection. Because we do not collect personal identifiers or sell consumer information to data brokers, we do not engage in personal data dissemination.
5. Contact Us Regarding Your Privacy
If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding our privacy practices, please contact our team at: support@hourlypaydifference.com.