Effective Date: November 6, 2026
Paycheck Compass is a take-home pay and tax what-if estimator for the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia, published by EqualInformation, LLC. This page explains what the app does with information.
The salary, hourly rate, deductions, region, side income and saved scenarios you type into the app are stored only on your device. We do not receive them, we do not run an account system, and the tax calculations run entirely on the phone.
The free version shows ads served by Google AdMob. On first launch the app asks for permission under Apple's App Tracking Transparency prompt, and where required by law (for example in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and some US states) Google's consent form. AdMob may use your device's advertising identifier and basic device and usage information to choose and measure ads, but only according to the choices you make in those prompts. You can say no and still use every feature. Where privacy choices are required, a Privacy choices entry appears under More so you can change your answer later.
Google's own policy: policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
The optional monthly ad-free subscription is handled by Apple. We never see your payment details or Apple ID; Apple tells the app only whether the subscription is active. Videos you choose to watch to earn ad-free time are counted on your device.
We do not sell personal information, we do not ask for your name, email, employer or financial account, and the app does not read your contacts, photos, location or health data.
Paycheck Compass is a general-audience finance tool and is not directed at children under 13.
The app produces estimates from published tax tables. They are not tax, legal or financial advice.
If this policy changes, the new version will be posted here with a new effective date.
EqualInformation, LLC
Email: bpupadhyaya@equalinformation.com