Privacy Policy
Last updated: 10 March 2026
Introduction
HowTaxWorks.co.za ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and safeguard information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information you provide
If you contact us via email, we collect your email address and any information you choose to include in your message. We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use our calculators.
Information collected automatically
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Your IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search terms
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain and improve the website
- Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve the experience
- Respond to enquiries sent to us via email
Cookies and Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external sites such as SARS, the Department of Labour and other government resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.
Data Retention
All calculations are performed in your browser. We do not store any of the financial information you enter into our calculators.
Your Rights
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information we may hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at admin@ratecompare.co.za.