1. Introduction
Welcome to Side Hustle Tax Calculator ("we," "us," or "our"), accessible at sidehustletax.ca. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website. By using our site, you agree to the terms described here.
2. Information We Collect
We do not collect or store any personal information you enter into the tax calculator. All calculations are performed locally in your browser and no income or financial data is transmitted to our servers.
We do, however, automatically receive certain technical information when you visit our site, including:
- Your browser type and version
- Your approximate geographic location (country/region)
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website or search query
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This data is collected via third-party services described below and is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
3. Cookies
We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to help our site function and to understand how visitors use it. Third-party services we use may also set their own cookies.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect how some features of the site work.
4. Google AdSense (Third-Party Advertising)
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
For more information on how Google collects and uses data, please review the Google Privacy Policy.
5. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to arriving here.
We use the information from Google Analytics only to improve this site. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit, not your name or other identifying information. We do not combine the information collected through Google Analytics with personally identifiable information.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. How We Use Information
The technical and analytics data collected is used to:
- Monitor and improve site performance and user experience
- Understand how visitors find and use the calculator
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Diagnose technical issues
7. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.
8. Children's Privacy
This site is not directed to 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 delete it.
9. Your Rights (Canadian Users)
If you are located in Canada, you may have rights under PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) or applicable provincial privacy laws, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of personal information we hold about you. Since we do not collect personally identifiable information, these rights are largely satisfied by design.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
Gentoolink Web Services Inc.
Website: gentoolinkwebservices.com
Side Hustle Tax Calculator is a product of Gentoolink Web Services Inc.