1. Information We Collect

At 1099 vs W-2 Rate & Salary Equivalent Calculator (2026), our fundamental engineering principle is client-side execution. We do not require account registration, passwords, or personal identifying information to use our microtool.

Any calculations, inputs, text, or files processed using this tool remain exclusively on your local device within your web browser. No proprietary user inputs are uploaded to our servers or stored in any database.

2. Cookies and Local Storage

We use modern browser localStorage strictly to remember your preferences (such as your chosen Dark/Light mode theme or unit selection) between visits. We do not use persistent tracking cookies to profile your behavior across external websites.

3. Third-Party Services and Analytics

To maintain the availability and security of our website, we utilize Cloudflare for Content Delivery Network (CDN) edge caching, DDoS mitigation, and SSL encryption. Cloudflare may log minimal anonymous technical telemetry (such as IP addresses and browser user-agent strings) strictly for fraud prevention and performance optimization.

4. Advertising and Monetization

This website may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks such as Google AdSense. Third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to this website or other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

5. GDPR and CCPA Compliance

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), visitors have the right to request information about any collected data. Because our application operates client-side and retains zero personal data, we do not sell or monetize personal information.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us through our Contact page.