Privacy Policy – NineAlert Salary Calculator

Last Updated: January 1, 2025 | Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Summary: NineAlert does not collect personal data from calculator usage. We use Google AdSense for advertising and Google Analytics for traffic insights. Cookies may be used by these third-party services. No data you enter into our calculator is stored or shared.

1. Introduction

Welcome to NineAlert ("we," "our," or "us"), accessible at https://ninealert.com/. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website and use our free hourly to salary calculator tool.

By using NineAlert, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you disagree, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Calculator Data

All calculations performed on NineAlert (hourly rate, hours per week, weeks per year, currency selection) are processed entirely in your browser (client-side). We do NOT collect, transmit, store, or have access to any values you enter into our calculator.

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected by our analytics and advertising partners:

IP address (anonymized)
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website URL
Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
Geographic region (country/city level)

2.3 Contact Form Data

If you submit our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content solely to respond to your inquiry. This data is not used for marketing without your consent.

3. Google AdSense & Advertising

NineAlert uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
You may also opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
For more information on how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy & Terms.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data including page views, session duration, and traffic sources. This data helps us improve the user experience. Google Analytics data is anonymized and does not identify individual users. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Cookies

NineAlert itself does not set first-party cookies for tracking. However, third-party services we use (Google AdSense, Google Analytics) may set cookies on your device. These cookies help deliver relevant advertisements and measure site traffic.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external websites including BLS.gov, Glassdoor, PayScale, and Indeed. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Children's Privacy

NineAlert is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. Data Security

Since our calculator operates entirely client-side and we do not collect or store calculator inputs, there is no personal financial data at risk. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

The right to access personal data we hold about you
The right to request correction of inaccurate data
The right to request deletion of your data
The right to opt out of data processing
GDPR rights (EU residents) and CCPA rights (California residents)

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@ninealert.com

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of NineAlert after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: