Last updated: April 27, 2026 · Effective: April 27, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how employercostcalculator.com collects, uses, and protects information when you use our free employer cost calculator. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
1. Who we are
Employer Cost Calculator is a free online tool operated as a sole trader business based in the Netherlands. For privacy questions, contact us at: privacy@employercostcalculator.com
2. What data we collect
Usage data: Pages visited, browser type, device type, country, and session duration — collected via Google Analytics.
Calculator inputs: Salary values and selected countries are processed entirely in your browser. We do not store or transmit your salary data to our servers.
Cookie preferences: Your accept/decline choice is stored locally in your browser (localStorage).
IP address: Temporarily logged by our hosting provider (Hostinger) for security. Not stored beyond 30 days.
3. Cookies and tracking
Google Analytics (_ga, _gid): Tracks anonymous usage statistics. You can opt out via Google's opt-out tool.
Google AdSense: Displays relevant ads. Manage Google ad settings at adssettings.google.com.
ExchangeRate-API: Anonymous API calls to fetch live currency rates. No personal data is sent.
Affiliate partner cookies: When you click partner links (Remote.com, Deel, Rippling, Oyster HR), those third parties may set their own cookies.
4. Legal basis for processing (GDPR)
Legitimate interest: Anonymous analytics to improve the tool.
Consent: Advertising cookies are only activated after you accept via our cookie banner.
Legal obligation: Hosting logs retained for security and fraud prevention.
5. Data sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:
If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to access, erase, restrict, object to, and port your data. You may also withdraw cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies.
Cookie consent preference: Until you clear your browser data
8. Children's privacy
Our tool is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
9. Security
We implement HTTPS encryption (SSL/TLS), secure hosting infrastructure, and minimal data collection. Calculator inputs are never transmitted to our servers.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Material changes will be communicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.