Privacy Policy

What we collect

We collect minimal analytics (page views and anonymous usage metrics) to improve the experience. We do not sell personal data. Inputs entered into the calculator are processed in your browser and are not stored on our servers.

Cookies

Cookies may be used for basic analytics and to remember simple preferences (for example, your last state selection). You can clear or block cookies in your browser settings at any time.

Your choices

If you have questions about this policy or would like us to remove any optional data you’ve provided (such as contact messages), email us at everydayroyalties@gmail.com.

Third‑party services

We may use third‑party analytics services (like Google Analytics) to track basic usage trends. These providers only receive anonymized, aggregated information and cannot identify you personally from our site data.

Data retention

We do not store your calculator inputs. Any optional information you provide, such as messages through the contact form, is retained only as long as necessary to respond to you and is then securely deleted.

Practical Privacy Tips When Using Pay Calculators

This site is built to work with non‑identifying numbers, but it is still wise to practice good habits whenever you handle income details online.

• Avoid entering your full name, employer name, or exact paystub details into general notes or feedback forms.
• Use ballpark numbers when you share screenshots with others, unless you fully trust where that image will be stored.
• Consider using a dedicated email address for financial tools and planning resources.
• Clear your browser history or use a private window if you share a device with others and want more discretion.

Treat your income information with the same care you give to your banking details or ID documents.

Simple Digital Hygiene for Income Planning

Good privacy practice is not about fear; it is about being deliberate with where and how your information is shared.

• Use strong, unique passwords for email accounts that receive financial information or planning notes.
• Be cautious with shared devices in libraries, workplaces, or households, especially when accessing pay-related tools.
• Review app permissions on your phone and browser extensions that might see your screen or keystrokes.
• Log out of accounts on public computers after you finish your research or calculator sessions.

Your pay information is part of your personal story. It deserves mindful handling.

Handling Shared Devices and Public Networks

If you access pay tools on shared computers or public Wi‑Fi, a few extra steps can protect your privacy.

• Prefer secure, password-protected networks for any activity that involves income details.
• Avoid saving passwords in browsers that multiple people use.
• Clear recent tabs and downloads if you print or export anything from shared devices.
• Log out of email or cloud accounts before leaving a public machine.

Treat public devices like borrowed tools: use them briefly and avoid leaving personal traces behind.

A Balanced Mindset About Privacy and Planning

Good privacy practices do not mean avoiding tools altogether. They mean using them with awareness.

• Share enough detail to get useful insights, but not so much that someone could impersonate you.
• Separate your planning tools from your banking accounts and official documents.
• Keep copies of important calculations in a secure place you control.
• Review which tools you still use regularly and close accounts you no longer need.

The goal is to feel informed and prepared, not exposed.

Sharing Calculator Results Safely

Sometimes you may want to show your results to a partner, friend, or advisor.

• Consider sharing ranges instead of exact amounts if you want more privacy.
• Use screenshots that crop out personal notes or unrelated tabs.
• Clarify whether you want feedback, simple listening, or help with next steps.
• Store shared files in secure locations rather than public folders.

You are allowed to control how much detail others see about your income.

Using Planning Tools Around Coworkers and Supervisors

Sometimes you may explore pay questions at work or on workplace devices.

• Avoid leaving sensitive tabs open when you step away from shared computers.
• Be cautious when discussing calculator results in open offices where others may overhear.
• Use personal devices and networks for deeper pay research whenever possible.
• Know your workplace policies about acceptable use of company equipment.

You deserve privacy around your own planning, even in professional settings.

Keeping Personal Records Secure

As you learn more about your pay, you may start to keep more notes, screenshots, or spreadsheets.

• Store sensitive documents in folders with clear names and, where possible, extra protection.
• Avoid mixing financial notes with shared or public files that others can access.
• Back up important records in at least one additional secure location.
• Review your stored files occasionally and delete ones you no longer need.

Treat your financial notes as part of your personal library—they deserve care and organization.

Planning Together While Respecting Privacy

If you plan finances with a partner, friend, or family member, you may have different comfort levels around sharing details.

• Agree on what information is necessary for joint decisions and what can remain private.
• Decide how you will store shared notes so both of you can access them securely.
• Give each person space to process new information at their own pace.
• Revisit your agreements if anyone’s comfort level changes.

Healthy planning respects both shared goals and individual boundaries.

Extra Care on Public or Shared Wi‑Fi

When you explore pay and work topics on public networks, a few precautions can reduce risk.

• Avoid entering sensitive account passwords on networks that do not require a login.
• Close tabs with financial details before stepping away from shared devices.
• Prefer secure connections (https) and log out of services when finished.
• Consider re-running sensitive calculations later on a trusted network.

Your future self will thank you for taking small security steps today.

Be Aware of Your Digital Footprint

Over time, many small actions online can add up to a pattern of information.

• Be intentional about where you sign in, what you download, and what you store long term.
• Use strong, unique passwords and update them periodically.
• Review which devices and browsers stay logged in to your accounts.
• Consider periodically pruning old accounts and files you no longer need.

Tidying your digital life can make financial planning feel lighter and safer.

Using Shared Devices Thoughtfully

Sometimes you may not be able to use a private device for planning.

• Use private or incognito browsing modes when available.
• Avoid saving passwords or auto-fill information on shared machines.
• Clear recent history if you do not want others to see which sites you visited.
• Log out fully from any accounts before you step away.

Even small habits can protect your privacy in shared spaces.

Separate Work and Personal Planning Spaces

When possible, keep work systems and personal planning tools distinct.

• Avoid saving personal financial notes on shared workplace drives.
• Use personal devices or accounts for sensitive planning whenever you can.
• Be cautious about printing pay-related documents on shared printers.
• Review your settings so work accounts and personal accounts stay clearly separated.

Clear boundaries between work and personal planning can reduce risk and stress.

Privacy in Money Conversations

Talking about pay and planning often means sharing sensitive details.

• Choose who you discuss income and offers with based on trust and respect.
• Decide ahead of time what information you are comfortable sharing.
• Use general ranges instead of exact numbers if that feels safer in some settings.
• Remember that you can change your mind about what you share at any point.

You are allowed to protect your privacy while still seeking perspective.

Thinking About Social Media and Money Details

Sharing about work and money online can have both benefits and risks.

• Consider whether public posts might affect current or future employment.
• Use discretion when posting screenshots of offers, pay stubs, or contracts.
• Blur identifying information if you share examples for educational reasons.
• Remember that once something is posted publicly, it can be difficult to fully remove.

You can be part of honest conversations about money while still protecting yourself.

Saving Copies of Your Own Work

As you plan, you may want to keep records for yourself.

• Store notes and exported results in secure folders that you control.
• Avoid emailing sensitive documents to yourself through unsecured accounts.
• Back up important files in at least two safe locations when possible.
• Review stored planning documents occasionally and delete what you no longer need.

Organized, private records can make future decisions feel less chaotic.