Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 28, 2026
Introduction
SeveranceCalc.com ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website severancecalc.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service.
Information We Collect
Calculator Inputs
When you use our severance pay calculator, you enter information such as your salary, years of service, state, and industry. This data is processed entirely in your browser and is never sent to our servers. We do not store your calculation inputs or results.
Email Subscription
If you voluntarily subscribe to our email list, we collect your email address to send you severance negotiation tips and resources. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.
Automatically Collected Information
We use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) that may collect anonymized usage data including pages visited, time on site, browser type, and general geographic location. This helps us improve the Service.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Analytics (Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site
- Advertising (Google AdSense) to display relevant advertisements
- Session management (e.g., remembering if you've dismissed a popup)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Service.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google AdSense: Displays advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history. Learn more at Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics: Collects anonymized usage statistics.
Affiliate Links
Some links on our site are affiliate links to third-party services such as legal service providers and resume writing services. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. These links are clearly identified with appropriate disclosures.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through our Service. Calculator data is processed client-side and never stored on our servers. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of email communications at any time
- Disable cookies through your browser settings
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA. Please contact us for more information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@severancecalc.com.