Chrome Extension Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy specifically covers the Australian Tax Calculator Chrome Extension, developed by SKEPING. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices in this browser extension.
2. Privacy-First Design
Our Chrome extension is designed with privacy as the top priority:
- 100% Local Processing: All salary calculations are performed entirely within your browser. Your salary data never leaves your device.
- No Data Transmission: We do not send any of your salary information, calculations, or personal data to our servers.
- No Tracking or Analytics: The extension does not include any tracking scripts, analytics, or telemetry.
- No Advertisements: The extension is completely ad-free with no third-party advertising networks.
3. Local Data Storage
The extension only stores data locally on your device for your convenience:
What We Store Locally:
- Your last entered salary amount
- Payment frequency preference (weekly, monthly, etc.)
- Superannuation rate setting
- Tax scenario preferences (resident status, HELP debt, etc.)
Important: This data is stored only in your browser's local storage and is never transmitted anywhere.
4. Extension Permissions
Our extension requests minimal permissions to function:
Storage Permission
Allows the extension to save your preferences locally on your device.
Host Permission
Only for salarypaycalculator.com.au to open the full calculator with your settings.
Note: We do not request permissions to access your browsing history, other websites, or personal information.
5. API Communication
The extension communicates with our servers only for:
- ✓Tax Rate Updates: Fetching the latest Australian tax rates and thresholds from the ATO
- ✓Calculation Processing: Performing tax calculations using current rates (your salary data is sent temporarily for calculation but not stored)
What We DON'T Send:
- • Personal identification information
- • Browser history or browsing patterns
- • Device information beyond what's necessary for the calculation
- • Location data or IP address tracking
6. Data Retention and Deletion
You have complete control over your data:
How to Clear Your Data:
- 1 Right-click the extension icon → "Options" → "Clear Saved Data"
- 2 Uninstall the extension (removes all local data automatically)
- 3 Clear Chrome extension storage manually in browser settings
7. Third-Party Services
The extension does not integrate with any third-party services except:
- Australian Taxation Office (ATO): Tax rates and thresholds (publicly available data)
- Salary Pay Calculator API: For processing calculations with current tax rates
8. Updates and Changes
We may update this privacy policy to reflect:
- Changes in tax calculation requirements
- New features or functionality
- Legal or regulatory requirements
Any changes will be reflected in the extension and on our website. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the Chrome extension, please contact us:
Email: contact@mg.salarypaycalculator.com.au
Website: salarypaycalculator.com.au/contact
Chrome Web Store: Report directly through the extension listing
Privacy Summary
What We Do:
- • Calculate taxes locally in your browser
- • Save preferences on your device only
- • Provide accurate, up-to-date calculations
- • Respect your privacy completely
What We DON'T Do:
- • Store your salary information
- • Track your browsing activity
- • Show advertisements
- • Share data with third parties