Effective Date: January 19, 2026
At CTC Calculator (https://ctccalculator.net/), your privacy and data security are our top priorities. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using our website, you agree to the practices outlined below.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://ctccalculator.net/. We provide tools and resources to help users calculate their Cost to Company (CTC) and understand their take-home salary and salary components.
2. Comments and Feedback
When visitors leave comments on our site, we may collect the following information:
- The data provided in the comment form (e.g., name, email address, website)
- The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection purposes
Additionally:
- An anonymized hash of your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to display your profile picture next to your comment.
- You can view the Gravatar Privacy Policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/
- Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may be visible publicly in the context of your comment.
3. Media Uploads
If you upload images to our website:
- Avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS) in your images, as visitors may be able to download and extract this information.
This ensures your privacy and prevents sharing sensitive location information unintentionally.
4. Cookies
CTC Calculator uses cookies for several purposes:
Comment Form Cookies
- When you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies.
- These cookies help you avoid re-entering information when leaving another comment.
- Comment cookies last for one year.
Login Cookies
- When you visit our login page, a temporary cookie checks if your browser accepts cookies.
- Login cookies store your login status and screen preferences:
- Standard login cookies: 2 days
- Remember Me option: 2 weeks
- Screen options cookies: 1 year
- Logout removes login cookies automatically.
Post Editing Cookies
- If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie stores the post ID you edited.
- This cookie contains no personal data and expires after 1 day.
5. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on our website may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from third-party websites.
- These embedded elements behave as if you visited the source website directly.
- Third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, track interactions, and monitor engagement.
- If you are logged into a third-party website, that website may associate your activity with your account.
6. Who We Share Your Data With
We respect your privacy. Data is shared only when necessary, including:
- If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email
- Comments may be checked through automated spam detection services
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third-party marketing or advertising services.
7. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely to streamline approval of follow-up comments.
- Registered users’ personal information is stored in their user profile. Users can:
- View, edit, or delete personal information at any time
- Username changes are not permitted
- Website administrators can also manage user information to maintain site integrity and security.
8. Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you, including comments and account information
- Request deletion of personal data we store about you
- Note: Some data may be retained if required for administrative, legal, or security purposes
These rights ensure that you remain in control of your personal information.
9. Where Your Data Is Sent
- Visitor comments may be verified using automated spam detection services.
- Data from embedded content may be sent to third-party platforms (e.g., video or social media services) as described in their own privacy policies.
10. Security Measures
- All calculations on CTC Calculator are performed locally in your browser.
- We do not store, track, or share sensitive salary data.
- Standard technical measures are applied to protect user data from unauthorized access.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
- Effective date at the top reflects the latest version.
- Continued use of our site constitutes acceptance of any changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy:
📧 Email: teamoutreachspider@gmail.com
📞 Phone: +44 7456 063490
✅ Summary:
- Your privacy is fully respected
- Comments, cookies, and embedded content may collect minimal data for functionality
- All calculations are performed locally; no salary data is stored
- You have full rights to access, export, or delete your personal data