Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how FIFtax collects, uses, and protects any information you might provide when using this website.
Information We Collect
Non-Personally Identifiable Information
Like most websites, we may collect basic, non-personally identifiable information that web browsers and servers typically make available, such as browser type, language preference, referring site, and the date and time of each visitor request. This helps us understand how visitors use the site and improve it. We may use standard web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics - anonymized where possible) for this purpose.
Personally Identifiable Information
We only collect personally identifiable information (like your name or email address) if you voluntarily provide it, for example, by using a contact form (if implemented).
Calculator Data
Any financial information you enter into our calculators (including opening values, transactions, and closing values) is stored only in your web browser's local storage (localStorage). This data is never transmitted to our servers. This feature allows your data to be automatically saved so you can close the page and continue your calculation later.
Important: If you are using a public or shared computer, you should clear your calculator data using the "Clear All" buttons in the calculator or clear your browser's site data for FIFtax.nz after use. This ensures your financial information is not accessible to other users of that device.
How to clear your data:
- Use the "Clear All Transactions", "Clear All Opening Values", or "Clear All Closing Values" buttons within the calculator
- Clear your browser data: Go to your browser settings and clear site data or cookies for fiftax.nz
- Use private/incognito browsing mode if you prefer not to save any data locally
How We Use Information
Non-personally identifiable information is used to analyze trends, administer the site, and gather demographic information about our user base as a whole.
If you provide personally identifiable information (e.g., via a contact form), we will only use it to respond to your specific inquiry or feedback. We will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties unless required by law.
Data Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. While no online transmission is 100% secure, we take reasonable precautions to protect any information we hold.
Cookies
This website may use "cookies" to enhance user experience. Cookies are small files placed on your computer's hard drive. You can choose to accept or decline cookies via your browser settings. Declining cookies may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
Links to Other Websites
Our website contains links to other websites of interest, particularly Inland Revenue (IRD). However, once you use these links to leave our site, note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites, and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question. (See IRD's privacy policy here: ird.govt.nz/privacy).
Your Rights
You have the right to request details of personal information which we hold about you (if any) and to request correction if it is inaccurate.
By using this website, you consent to this privacy policy. This policy may be updated from time to time. (Last updated: January 2025)