1. Introduction
Welcome to SA Tax Calculators ("we", "our", or "us"), accessible at sataxcalculators.co.za. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.
By using our site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We do not require you to create an account or submit personal information to use our calculators. However, the following data may be collected automatically:
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or source
- Device type and operating system
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
No calculator inputs (such as salary figures or tax values) are stored or transmitted to our servers.
3. Google AdSense & Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
For more information on how Google uses data, visit: How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects anonymised usage data including page views, session duration, and traffic sources. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. How We Use Information
Information collected is used solely to:
- Improve and maintain the website
- Understand user behaviour and calculator usage
- Serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
- Monitor for technical issues
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your information to third parties other than those described in this policy (Google AdSense, Google Analytics).
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
8. Your Rights (POPIA)
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), South African residents have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Object to the processing of your personal information
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Website: sataxcalculators.co.za
- Email: info@sataxcalculators.co.za