1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide:

• Account information (email address, password) if you create an account
• Timesheet data you choose to save (hours, rates, dates)
• Communications you send to us

Information Collected Automatically:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
• IP address and approximate location
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our calculators and services
• Create and manage your account (if you register)
• Save and retrieve your timesheets (if you're logged in)
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Email Communications

By creating an account or providing your email address, you consent to receive email communications from us. These communications may include:

• Account-related notifications (password resets, security alerts)
• Service updates and announcements
• Tips and educational content about overtime laws
• Promotional offers and marketing communications
• Newsletters and product updates

Opting Out: You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or by contacting us. Please note that even if you opt out of promotional communications, we may still send you transactional emails related to your account (such as password resets or important service notifications).

4. Calculator Data

Anonymous Calculations: When you use our calculators without an account, all calculations happen in your browser. We do not collect or store your hourly rate, hours worked, or calculation results for anonymous users.

Saved Timesheets: If you create an account and save timesheets, this data is stored securely on our servers and associated with your account. You can delete your saved timesheets at any time from your account settings.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences (such as selected state)
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
• Improve our services based on how you use them

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some functionality of our website.

6. Advertising

We display advertisements on our website through various advertising networks, including Google AdSense and other third-party ad networks. These advertising partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the internet.

How advertising networks use your information:

• Advertising networks use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites
• They may collect information about your browsing behavior to provide relevant advertisements
• Third-party vendors may use cookies for ad serving, personalization, and measurement
• Ad networks may share information with their partners for advertising purposes

Third-party advertising partners:

We work with various advertising networks and partners who may collect and use information about your visits to this and other websites. Each advertising partner has its own privacy policy governing the use of your information. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of our advertising partners.

Opting out of personalized advertising:

• You can opt out of Google's personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
• You can opt out of many third-party ad networks by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
• You can also opt out through the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
• For more information on how Google uses data, visit How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites

7. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the website.

The information collected includes your IP address (anonymized), browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other browsing behavior. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, etc.)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Data Retention

We retain your account information and saved timesheets as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Data portability (receive your data in a usable format)
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, access your account settings or contact us.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories of personal information we collect, the purposes for which we use it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.

Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information as defined by the CCPA. We do share information with advertising partners for targeted advertising, which may be considered a "sale" under CCPA. You can opt out of personalized advertising using the methods described in the Advertising section above.

Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days.

13. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

14. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at [email protected].