Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Paystub Generator ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use our website and document-generation tools (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

Account information: if you create an account, we collect your email address and a securely hashed password.
Document data: to generate paystubs, W-2s, and other forms, we process the names, dates, amounts, and company details you enter. This data is retained so you can re-download your documents from your dashboard.
Billing information: payments are processed by third-party providers such as Stripe. We receive limited transaction details (such as confirmation and the last four digits of a card) but do not store your full payment card number.
Usage and device data: like most websites, we automatically collect log data such as IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and timestamps to keep the Service secure and reliable.
Cookies and analytics: we use cookies and analytics tools (including Google Analytics) to understand how the Service is used and to improve it.

How We Use Your Information

To provide, operate, and improve the Service and generate your documents;
To process payments and deliver purchased documents;
To maintain your account and let you re-download past documents;
To respond to support requests and communicate important updates;
To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues;
To comply with legal obligations.

Cookies and Analytics

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use them to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and measure site performance. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect some features. Analytics providers may process usage data on our behalf under their own privacy terms.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal data or your document history. We share information only in these limited circumstances:

Service providers: trusted vendors that help us operate the Service, such as payment processing (Stripe), hosting and database services, and email delivery — only to the extent needed to perform their functions.
Legal reasons: when required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of our users or the public.
Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to this Policy.

Data Retention

We retain your account and document data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You may request deletion of your data as described below.

Data Security

We use industry-standard safeguards, including SSL encryption in transit and access controls, to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your personal information, and to opt out of certain processing. Residents of California (under the CCPA/CPRA) and the EU/UK (under the GDPR) may have additional rights. To exercise any of these rights, contact us through our Contact page, and we will respond as required by applicable law.

Children's Privacy

The Service is intended for adults and is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us so we can remove it.

International Users

We operate in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data-protection laws may differ from those in your country.

Third-Party Links

The Service may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, and we encourage you to review their policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date above. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out through our Contact page.