Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how the USA Sales Tax Calculator ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit usasalestaxcalculator.com and use our free sales tax calculator tools. By accessing this website you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

1. Calculations Run Locally in Your Browser

The USA Sales Tax Calculator performs all calculations locally in the client browser using JavaScript. When you enter a purchase amount, select a state, or adjust a tax rate, that data never leaves your device. We do not store, sell, or collect your financial data, purchase amounts, or personal tax records on any server.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

• Purchase amounts or cart values you enter into the calculator
• Pre-tax or post-tax figures derived from reverse calculations
• Personal tax records, income details, or filing information
• Names, addresses, or payment details tied to your calculations

Because calculations happen entirely on your device, closing the tab or refreshing the page discards your inputs. There is no account system and nothing to delete.

3. Log Files & Web Beacons

Like most websites, we and our hosting providers automatically collect certain information when you visit, and store it in our server log files. This collection is passive and standard across the web. The log data may include:

• Internet Protocol (IP) addresses — used to deliver the page, aggregate traffic statistics, and help diagnose abuse.
• Browser type and version — for example Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge and their major version.
• Device and operating system information — such as desktop, mobile, iOS, Android, or Windows.
• Date and time stamps — the exact time each request was made to our servers.
• Referring and exit page URLs — the page you came from and the page you visited next.
• Aggregate page-view data — which state rate pages are most popular, used to prioritize accuracy reviews.

We may also use web beacons (also known as tracking pixels, clear GIFs, or page tags) — tiny transparent graphics embedded in our pages — to count visits, measure whether an email or page was opened, and understand how users move through the site. Web beacons do not access or collect anything you type into the calculator; all calculation inputs remain local to your browser.

This information is used in aggregate to operate the service, monitor uptime, prevent fraud and abuse, and improve content. We do not combine log-file data with the purchase amounts you calculate.

4. Cookies & Web Beacons

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We and our service providers may use cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage and web beacons) to:

• Remember your theme preference (dark or light mode)
• Remember your cookie consent choice
• Measure aggregate traffic and page performance
• Serve and measure advertising, including through Google AdSense
• Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent traffic

You can block or delete cookies using your browser's settings. Blocking cookies will not break the calculator itself, because calculation inputs never depend on cookies. Because we honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required, browsers that send a valid GPC signal are treated as an opt-out of sharing or selling personal information as those terms are defined under applicable law.

5. Google AdSense & DoubleClick DART Cookies

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and to other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.

Google's DoubleClick DART cookie may be used to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and other sites on the internet. You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting theGoogle Ads Settings. You may also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for interest-based advertising at theAbout Ads Choices page, or learn more about how Google uses data atHow Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

Google's own handling of data is governed by theGoogle Privacy Policy. We only enable personalized advertising after you have granted consent where consent is required. You can change your choice at any time via the "Cookie preferences" link in our website footer.

6. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand aggregate page views and popular state rate pages. Google Analytics may collect anonymized data such as browser type, device category, and approximate region. You can opt out with Google's browser add-on or your browser's cookie controls.

7. CCPA / CPRA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the CPRA) grants you the following rights:

• Right to Know — you may request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources, the business purpose for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared.
• Right to Delete — you may request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to legal exceptions.
• Right to Correct — you may request that we correct inaccurate personal information.
• Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing — you may direct us not to sell or share your personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination — we will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information: we do not sell your personal information for money. Certain advertising and analytics practices (such as the use of cookies described above) may be deemed a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California law. You can exercise your opt-out right by clicking "Decline" in our cookie consent banner, by using the "Cookie preferences" link in our footer, by enabling a Global Privacy Control signal in your browser, or by emailingcontact@usasalestaxcalculator.comwith the subject line "CCPA Request." We will respond within the time periods required by law.

8. GDPR Rights (EEA / UK Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or another region with comprehensive data protection laws, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR:

• Access to your personal data and a copy of it
• Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Data portability, where technically feasible
• Objection to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdrawal of consent at any time, without affecting prior processing

Lawful basis: we process log-file and aggregate usage data on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating, securing, and improving this free public tool. We process advertising and analytics cookies on the basis of your consent, which you give through our cookie consent banner and may withdraw at any time via the "Cookie preferences" link in our footer or through your browser settings.

To exercise any of these rights, emailcontact@usasalestaxcalculator.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

9. Children's Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it.

10. Third-Party Links

Our site links to third-party websites, such as state departments of revenue and the sources cited in our methodology. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Review the privacy policy of any site you visit.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page shows when it was most recently revised. Material changes will be reflected on this page; continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach us atcontact@usasalestaxcalculator.comor via our contact page.