Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 12, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Salary to Hourly Calculator (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes in detail how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services at https://salarytohourlycalculator.net/ (“the Service”).

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our Service immediately.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our calculator:

  • Annual, monthly, or weekly salary figures
  • Working hours and schedule details
  • Overtime hours (if applicable)
  • Holiday and vacation time
  • Contact information (if you choose to contact us)
  • Any additional information you voluntarily provide through feedback forms or email

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Our website automatically collects certain information through standard web technologies:

  • IP address and location data
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system and device information
  • Date and timestamps of website visits
  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages
  • Referring and exit pages
  • Click patterns and interaction with site elements
  • Language preferences
  • Screen resolution and device settings
  • Network information
  • Usage patterns and preferences

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We utilize various technologies to collect and store information:

2.3.1 Essential Cookies

  • Session cookies for basic website functionality
  • Security cookies for fraud prevention
  • Load balancing cookies for optimal performance

2.3.2 Analytics Cookies

  • Website traffic analysis
  • User behavior patterns
  • Performance monitoring
  • Error tracking and debugging

2.3.3 Preference Cookies

  • Language settings
  • Calculator preferences
  • Display settings

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Uses

  • Processing salary calculations in real-time
  • Providing accurate hourly rate conversions
  • Maintaining and improving calculator functionality
  • Responding to your inquiries and support requests
  • Sending important service updates and notices

3.2 Secondary Uses

  • Analyzing usage patterns to improve user experience
  • Generating anonymous statistical data
  • Monitoring and preventing technical issues
  • Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity
  • Compliance with legal obligations

3.3 Analytics and Improvements

We analyze user behavior to:

  • Optimize calculator accuracy
  • Improve website performance
  • Enhance user interface and experience
  • Develop new features and functionalities
  • Fix bugs and technical issues

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Data Storage

  • Calculations are processed in real-time and not stored permanently
  • Temporary data is automatically cleared after each session
  • Anonymous analytics data is stored securely on protected servers
  • Backup systems maintain service reliability

4.2 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
  • Access controls and authentication protocols
  • Regular security training for team members
  • Incident response procedures

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Analytics Providers

  • Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
  • Performance monitoring services
  • Error tracking tools

5.2 Service Providers

  • Hosting providers
  • Content delivery networks (CDN)
  • Security service providers
  • Customer support tools

5.3 Third-Party Compliance

All third-party services we use:

  • Maintain their own privacy policies
  • Comply with relevant data protection regulations
  • Are contractually bound to protect your information
  • Undergo regular security assessments

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request copies of your data
  • Know how your data is processed
  • Verify the accuracy of your information

6.2 Control Rights

You can:

  • Modify browser cookie settings
  • Opt-out of analytics tracking
  • Request data deletion
  • Object to data processing

6.3 Cookie Management

Instructions for managing cookies:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies

7. Children’s Privacy

  • Our Service is not intended for children under 13
  • We do not knowingly collect data from children
  • Parents can request deletion of children’s data
  • We comply with COPPA requirements

8. International Data Transfers

8.1 Data Processing Locations

  • Primary data processing in [Your Primary Location]
  • Backup servers in [Backup Locations]
  • CDN nodes globally for performance

8.2 International Compliance

  • GDPR compliance for EU users
  • Privacy Shield compliance for US-EU transfers
  • Local data protection law compliance
  • International data transfer agreements

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

9.1 Update Process

  • Regular policy reviews and updates
  • Notification of material changes
  • 30-day notice for significant changes
  • Continued use constitutes acceptance

9.2 Version Control

  • Archive of previous versions maintained
  • Change log available upon request
  • Effective dates clearly marked

10. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries:

Response time: Within 48 business hours

11. Legal Compliance

11.1 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected
  • Know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Say no to the sale of personal information
  • Access their personal information
  • Request deletion of their information
  • Non-discrimination for exercising rights
  • Designate an authorized agent

11.2 European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

EU residents have the right to:

  • Access their personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate personal data
  • Erase their personal data
  • Restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent

12. Data Retention

12.1 Retention Periods

  • Session data: Deleted after browser closure
  • Analytics data: 26 months
  • Contact information: Until request for deletion
  • Error logs: 90 days

12.2 Data Deletion

  • Automatic deletion after retention period
  • Manual deletion upon request
  • Secure erasure protocols
  • Verification of deletion

13. Security Incident Response

13.1 Breach Notification

We will notify affected users within 72 hours of discovering a security breach that:

  • Compromises personal information
  • Affects service security
  • Requires user action

13.2 Incident Management

  • Immediate threat containment
  • Investigation and root cause analysis
  • Corrective action implementation
  • Documentation and reporting