Our Commitment to Privacy

The Powerball Tax Calculator is designed with privacy as a fundamental principle. We believe your financial calculations should remain completely private and secure.

Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be completely clear about what information we do NOT collect:

• Financial Information: Your jackpot amounts, tax calculations, or results
• Personal Identifiers: Names, addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses
• Government IDs: Social Security numbers, tax ID numbers, or similar identifiers
• Location Data: Your specific location beyond general geographic region for legal compliance
• Device Information: Detailed device fingerprinting or unique identifiers
• Usage History: Your calculation history or previous visits

Technical Information

Like most websites, we may automatically collect basic technical information necessary for website operation:

• Browser Type: For compatibility and optimal display
• Operating System: For responsive design adaptation
• General Geographic Region: For legal compliance and tax law accuracy
• Anonymized Usage Statistics: General page views for website improvement

Important: This technical information cannot be used to identify you personally and is not linked to your calculations.

How Calculations Work

Your privacy is protected by our technical architecture:

• Client-Side Processing: All calculations happen in your browser
• No Server Transmission: Your calculation inputs never leave your device
• Static Tax Data: Tax rates and brackets are pre-loaded, not personalized
• No Database Storage: No calculation results are saved anywhere

Cookies and Local Storage

Our use of browser storage is minimal and privacy-focused:

• No Tracking Cookies: We don't use cookies for user tracking
• Essential Cookies Only: Only technical cookies necessary for website function
• No Third-Party Cookies: We don't share cookie data with external services
• Local Storage: May temporarily store user interface preferences (like form state)

You can clear all stored data by clearing your browser cache and cookies.

Third-Party Services

We minimize third-party integrations to protect your privacy:

• No Analytics Tracking: We don't use Google Analytics or similar services
• No Social Media Plugins: No Facebook, Twitter, or other social tracking
• No Advertising Networks: No third-party ads or tracking pixels
• CDN Services: We may use content delivery networks for faster loading (fonts, etc.)

Data Security

We implement multiple layers of security:

• HTTPS Encryption: All connections are encrypted in transit
• No Sensitive Data Storage: Since we don't collect sensitive data, there's nothing to breach
• Regular Security Updates: Website components are kept up-to-date
• Minimal Attack Surface: Simple architecture reduces vulnerability

Legal Compliance

Our privacy practices comply with relevant privacy laws:

• GDPR Compliance: European Union data protection requirements
• CCPA Compliance: California Consumer Privacy Act requirements
• COPPA Compliance: Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
• Sector-Specific Laws: Financial privacy regulations where applicable

Your Rights

Since we don't collect or store personal information, most privacy rights are automatically protected:

• Right to Access: No personal data to access
• Right to Deletion: No personal data to delete
• Right to Portability: No personal data to port
• Right to Correction: No personal data to correct
• Right to Object: You can stop using the service at any time

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect:

• Changes in privacy laws and regulations
• Updates to website functionality
• Improvements to privacy protections
• User feedback and best practices

Any material changes will be prominently displayed on the website.

Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or concerns about this policy, please note that:

• This is an educational tool with minimal data collection
• Most privacy concerns are addressed by our no-collection approach
• Technical questions can be addressed through website feedback mechanisms