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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Information We Collect

1099 Easy Guide ("we," "us," or "our") collects minimal information to operate this website. We do not require account registration or collect personal information unless you voluntarily contact us.

We may collect:

  • Information you provide when using our contact form (name, email address, message content)
  • Anonymous usage data through analytics (pages visited, time on site, referring URLs)
  • Technical information automatically sent by your browser (IP address, browser type, device type)

Calculator Privacy

Our tax calculator runs entirely in your browser. Numbers you enter into the calculator are not transmitted to our servers, stored, or tracked in any way. Your financial information stays on your device.

Cookies and Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This service uses cookies to collect anonymous data about traffic patterns. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to messages sent through our contact form
  • Understand how our site is being used and improve our content
  • Display relevant advertising through Google AdSense

Third-Party Services

This site uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

  • Google Analytics (analytics)
  • Google AdSense (advertising)

Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions for up to 12 months to allow us to respond to follow-up questions. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information we hold about you by contacting us through our contact form.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

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