GDPR Compliance

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union (EU) regulation regulating data protection and privacy for all individuals within the EU. PayCheckup operates globally, and we are committed to respecting user privacy and aligning our website operations with the core principles of the GDPR.

1. Privacy by Design & Data Minimization

The cornerstone of GDPR is data minimization—collecting only the minimum necessary data to perform a service. PayCheckup is designed with privacy at its core:

• We do not create user accounts.
• We do not request names, email addresses, or physical addresses (unless you contact us directly for support).
• We do not request or store sensitive financial identifiers like social security numbers or actual bank records.
• All input calculations are processed dynamically to show estimates and are not stored in our databases.

2. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, we process data based on the following lawful bases:

• Consent: When you accept cookies on our site or voluntarily send us an email.
• Legitimate Interests: To monitor site traffic, maintain security, debug technical issues, and provide our calculator services.

3. Your Data Protection Rights

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you possess specific data protection rights under the GDPR. Because we do not store personal details or tax calculator inputs, we generally do not hold records that can link your identity to website activity. However, you maintain the following rights:

4. Data Retention

We only retain personal data (such as emails received at our support address) for as long as necessary to address your inquiries and resolve customer support issues. Standard server logging records are deleted periodically.