Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Quarterly1099 ("we," "us," "our") collects, uses, and shares information about visitors to quarterly1099.com (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
1. Information We Do NOT Collect
The tax calculator on this site runs entirely in your browser. We do not store, transmit, or log:
- Income figures you enter
- Business expenses
- Filing status, state, or any other input
- Calculator results
- Personal identifiers (name, email, phone)
The numbers you enter never leave your device. We do not maintain user accounts and do not require any signup, email, or credit card to use the Service.
2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Service, our hosting provider (Netlify) and our analytics tools may automatically collect:
- Your IP address (often anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited on our site and time spent
- Approximate geographic location (country/region level)
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services on our site. Each has its own privacy policy.
3.1 Google AdSense
We display advertising via Google AdSense. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at adssettings.google.com or aboutads.info. See Google's Ads Policies.
3.2 Google Analytics 4
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand site usage at an aggregate level. Analytics may collect IP address (anonymized), pages visited, and session duration. See Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
3.3 Microsoft Clarity
We use Microsoft Clarity to capture session recordings and heatmaps for site improvement. Clarity may collect mouse movements, clicks, and scrolls — but does NOT capture form-input contents (so the tax calculator's numbers stay private). See Microsoft's Privacy Statement.
3.4 Affiliate networks
Our affiliate links route through third-party tracking platforms (HasOffers/Geniuslink, CJ Affiliate, Impact.com, FlexOffers). When you click an affiliate link, the destination site's tracking cookies are set per their privacy policies.
4. Cookies & Similar Technologies
Our site uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Strictly necessary: Hosting and CDN cookies that enable the site to function (no opt-out).
- Analytics: Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity cookies (you can block via browser settings).
- Advertising: Google AdSense cookies (you can opt out as described above).
- Affiliate tracking: Cookies set when you click partner links — these track your action with the partner, not us.
You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may limit some features.
5. Your Rights
5.1 California (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to: know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the "sale" of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise rights, you can use the third-party opt-outs listed above (since we collect no direct personal data ourselves).
5.2 EU/UK (GDPR/UK GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have rights under GDPR/UK GDPR including access, rectification, erasure, and objection. Since we do not directly collect personal data, requests should be directed to the third-party services listed above (Google, Microsoft).
5.3 Children
The Service is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
6. Data Retention
Because we do not collect personal data directly, we have no user data to retain. Third-party services retain data per their own policies.
7. Affiliate Disclosure
We participate in affiliate marketing programs. When you click certain partner links and complete an action (signup, purchase) on a partner site, we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not affect the editorial content or recommendations on this site. We only feature products we believe are useful to self-employed Americans.
8. Security
The site is served over HTTPS (encrypted in transit). Because we collect no personal data, there is no user database to breach.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
10. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be directed via the official sources cited on our About page. We do not operate a support inbox; for tax questions, consult a licensed CPA or your state's department of revenue.