Privacy · US state privacy rights · Effective October 21, 2026
Privacy Policy: What FiftyStatePay Collects and Why
This privacy policy explains what personal information FiftyStatePay collects, how we use it, and what choices you have. In short, the calculator runs in your browser, we never ask for your name or Social Security number, and we use Google Analytics and Google AdSense to run the site.
It applies to fiftystatepay.com and to everything on it. If you have a question, you can email us at hamzaakram789@gmail.com.
- No account or sign-up
- Calculator entries stay in your browser
- We do not sell your data for money
- US state privacy choices for everyone
Last updated October 21, 2026 · By Hamza Akram · Contact us
Privacy Policy Summary
Quick answer
FiftyStatePay collects very little personal information. Your calculator entries stay in your browser. We receive your name and email only if you send us a message. Google Analytics measures visits, and Google AdSense shows ads using cookies. You can opt out of personalized ads at any time.
Who We Are
FiftyStatePay (fiftystatepay.com) is an independent website owned and run by Hamza Akram. For any privacy question or request, email hamzaakram789@gmail.com or use the contact form and choose “Privacy request.”
Information This Privacy Policy Covers
We collect information in six ways, and the table below shows each one.
| What | Details | Why we use it | Who handles it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculator entries | Salary, state, filing status and deductions you type. They stay in your browser, and your browser may remember them on your device. | To show your result | Only you |
| Contact form | Your name, email address, topic, optional state and message. | To read and answer your message | Us and our email provider |
| Analytics | Pages viewed, device and browser type, approximate location, how you found the site, and clicks on key buttons. | To understand and improve the site | Google Analytics |
| Advertising | Cookie and device identifiers, IP address, browser details and pages viewed. | To show and measure ads | Google AdSense and its partners |
| Server logs | IP address, browser, pages requested and the time of each request. | Security and reliability | Our hosting provider |
| Spam protection | A scrambled (hashed) form of your connection address, kept for one hour. | To limit spam on the contact form | Us |
We do not collect your Social Security number, bank details, employer, home address or pay stubs. Please do not send them in a message, because we do not need them to help you. Read how we calculate to see how the calculators work without sending your figures anywhere.
How We Use Your Information
- Run the calculators and show your results.
- Answer your questions and fix reported errors.
- Measure which pages help people, so we can improve them.
- Show ads that help pay for the site.
- Protect the site from spam, abuse and security threats.
- Meet legal duties, such as answering a valid privacy request.
We do not use your information to make decisions about you, such as credit or job decisions. Nor do we combine it with data from other sources to build a profile of you.
Google Analytics, Google AdSense and Cookies
We use Google Analytics to count visits and see how people use the site. Google may set cookies or read similar identifiers on your device to do this. You can stop Google Analytics with the Google Analytics opt-out add-on.
We show ads through Google AdSense. Google and its ad partners use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads, limit how often you see one, and, unless you opt out, personalize ads based on your visits to this and other sites. Read how Google uses information from sites that use its services. You can also change your ad settings at Google Ads Settings.
Visitors in regions that require consent may see a consent message first. Our cookie policy lists each cookie and shows how to change your choices.
How We Share Information
We share information only with the service providers that help us run the site: Google (analytics, advertising and email), and our hosting provider. They may use it only to provide those services, and under their own privacy terms.
We may also share information if the law requires it, or to protect the site and its visitors from fraud and abuse. If we ever sell or transfer the site, the new owner would take over this policy.
We do not sell your personal information for money. Under some US state laws, however, ad cookies from Google can count as “sharing” for targeted advertising. See the Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information page to opt out.
Your Privacy Choices
Use the privacy choices link.
Open “Privacy choices” in the footer to change your cookie and ad choices at any time.
Limit ad personalization.
Visit Google Ads Settings and turn personalized ads off.
Use opt-out tools.
The Digital Advertising Alliance and the Network Advertising Initiative offer opt-out pages.
Adjust your browser.
Block or delete cookies, or use a browser that blocks trackers.
Ask us directly.
Email us, and we will help you with any of the above.
Your Rights Under This Privacy Policy
Your US state rights
If you live in a state with a privacy law, such as California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Texas or Oregon, you can ask to know, correct or delete your personal information, and to opt out of targeted advertising. We offer these choices to every US visitor and reply within 45 days.
Here is what you can ask us to do.
- Tell you what personal information we hold about you, and with whom we share it.
- Correct information that is wrong.
- Delete your personal information.
- Stop sharing it for targeted advertising, or selling it where that applies.
- Treat you the same whether or not you use these rights.
To make a request, email us or use the contact form and choose “Privacy request.” We may ask you to confirm the email address you used, so we do not share information with the wrong person. You can also ask an authorized agent to act for you.
We respond within 45 days. Should we need more time, we will say why. When we decline a request, you can appeal by replying to our message. If you still disagree, you can contact your state attorney general, such as the California Attorney General.
| Category | Examples | Shared with |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | IP address, cookie and device IDs, and the name and email you send us | Google, hosting and email providers |
| Internet activity | Pages viewed, clicks, and how you found the site | Google Analytics, Google AdSense |
| Approximate location | City or region from your IP address | Google Analytics, Google AdSense |
| Sensitive information | We do not collect it on purpose | Not applicable |
Because we keep no accounts, most requests cover only the messages you sent us.
Retention, Security and Children
How long we keep information. We keep contact messages for up to 24 months, then delete them. The hashed spam-protection value lasts one hour. Analytics data follows the retention setting in our Google Analytics account. Remembered calculator entries stay on your device until you clear them or press the reset button.
How we protect it. We serve the site over HTTPS and use reasonable safeguards. However, no website can promise perfect security, so please never send sensitive numbers in a message.
Children. FiftyStatePay is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information. If you think a child sent us something, tell us and we will delete it. The FTC explains children’s privacy rules for parents and sites.
Links to Other Websites
Our pages link to sites we do not control, such as the IRS and state tax agencies. Their privacy practices are their own. Please read their policies when you leave this site.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy when our practices or the law change. When we do, we will change the date at the top. If a change is material, we will also say so on this page before it takes effect.
Contact Us About This Privacy Policy
Questions about this privacy policy? Email hamzaakram789@gmail.com or send a message through the contact page. We usually reply within 2 business days.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Privacy Policy
Does FiftyStatePay store my salary?
No. The calculator runs in your browser, and the figures you type are not sent to our server. If your browser allows it, the page remembers your last entries on your own device, and the reset button clears them.
Does FiftyStatePay sell my data?
We do not sell personal information for money. However, ad cookies from Google may count as sharing under some state laws, and you can opt out on the Do Not Sell or Share page.
How do I opt out of personalized ads?
Open the privacy choices link in the footer, or turn off personalization in Google Ads Settings. You can also use the Digital Advertising Alliance and Network Advertising Initiative opt-out pages.
How do I delete my data?
Email us or use the contact form with the topic “Privacy request.” We will delete your messages and reply within 45 days. To remove local entries, press the calculator reset button or clear your browser data.
How long do you keep my messages?
Up to 24 months, and then we delete them. If you ask us to delete a message sooner, we will.
Does the calculator work if I block cookies?
Yes. Blocking cookies does not stop the calculators. You may lose remembered entries and your light or dark choice, so you would need to set them again on each visit.
General information
This privacy policy describes our practices in plain English. It is not legal advice. If you have a legal question about your privacy rights, contact your state attorney general or a lawyer.
Sources
- How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our servicesGoogle
- Google Ads SettingsGoogle
- Google Analytics opt-out browser add-onGoogle
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)California Attorney General Official
- Protecting children’s privacy onlineFederal Trade Commission Official
Make your privacy choice
Now that you have read our privacy policy, take control. Opt out of the sale or sharing of your information, or send us a privacy request.