Privacy Policy for Income Tax Salary App

Effective Date: [Date you publish this policy]

Sandipan Chakrabortty ("we," "us," or "our") built the Income Tax Salary app (the "Service") as a Freemium app. This Service is provided by Sandipan Chakrabortty and is intended for use as is.

This page is used to inform users of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decides to use our Service.

1. Important Disclaimer: No Government Affiliation

This Service is an independent, third-party utility and does not represent, nor is it affiliated with, any government entity, including the Income Tax Department of India or any State Government.

The tax rules, regulations, and calculations used within this app are based on information publicly available from official sources such as incometaxindia.gov.in. While we strive for accuracy, this app is a calculator and a tool for creating unofficial statements (like Payslips and Form 16) for personal reference only. It should not be considered a substitute for official government services or professional financial advice.

2. Information Collection and Use

We collect different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.

A. Data Stored Locally on Your Device (Not Collected by Us)

When you use the calculation features (e.g., Income Tax, HRA, COA, Payslip generation), the financial data you enter is processed and stored locally on your device only. We do not have access to, collect, or store this sensitive financial data on our servers. You can safely perform calculations even with your internet connection disabled.

B. Personal Information for Account Creation (Premium Features)

To access certain premium tools, you may be required to create an account. For account registration, we collect the following information:

Please Note: We do not perform authentication or verification of the email or phone number you provide. The information is used solely for account identification.

C. Payment Information

When you purchase a subscription or access to premium tools, the payment is processed through a secure third-party payment gateway. We do not collect, store, or have access to any of your sensitive financial information, such as credit card numbers, bank account details, or payment gateway passwords. We only receive a confirmation of payment from the gateway, linked to your user account.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

4. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain the account information (Name, Email, Phone Number) you provide for as long as your account is active. If your account or subscription remains inactive or is not renewed for 365 days, your account details will be permanently deleted from our database.

5. Data Security

We value your trust in providing us with your Personal Information and are committed to protecting it. However, remember that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Third-Party Services

The app uses third-party services (like a payment gateway) that may collect information used to identify you. We are not responsible for the data practices of these third-party services.

7. Children’s Privacy

This Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. 9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at sandipan.teacher.science@gmail.com.