1. Introduction

DriverTaxGuard ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our tax calculator tools.

By using DriverTaxGuard, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Our calculators process the data you enter (earnings, miles driven, vehicle MPG, etc.) entirely in your browser. We do not store, transmit, or save any calculation inputs or results to our servers.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and time spent on pages
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Section 4 for details)
• Device Information: Screen resolution, device type (mobile/desktop), and general location (country/region)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our calculators and website
• To improve user experience and optimize our tools
• To analyze usage patterns and website traffic
• To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant ads

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

5. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Important: Since our calculators run entirely in your browser and we don't store your calculation data, your financial information never leaves your device.

7. Data Retention

We retain automatically collected information (logs, analytics) for up to 26 months. Calculation inputs are never stored on our servers—they exist only in your browser session.

8. Your Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Request deletion of personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data)
• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

European Residents (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), European Union residents have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Request erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Object to data processing
• Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@drivertaxguard.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., IRS.gov, tax preparation services). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: