Last updated: April 2026
Privacy Policy
PayrollDetective.com ("we," "us," or "our") is operated by Stonecreed Holdings LLC. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.
Information we collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide and information collected automatically when you visit our site.
Information you provide: When you subscribe to our email list or submit a form, we collect your email address and any tags associated with the form you used (such as whether you signed up from a worker page or an employer page). We do not collect your name, phone number, or mailing address through our site forms.
Information collected automatically: When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and similar technologies. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and device information. This information is collected through the services described below.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to operate and improve our site, send you emails you requested, analyze site traffic patterns, understand which content is most useful, and ensure our tools and calculators function correctly. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Analytics and tracking technologies
We use the following third party services that place cookies or similar tracking technologies on your device:
Google Analytics 4 (GA4): We use GA4 to understand how visitors use our site, including which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, and how visitors find our site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports site trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Microsoft Clarity: We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors interact with our site through heatmaps and session recordings. Clarity captures how you scroll, click, and move on pages, but does not capture sensitive input fields. You can learn more at clarity.microsoft.com.
Affiliate tracking cookies: We participate in affiliate marketing programs, including CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction) and other networks. When you click an affiliate link on our site, a cookie may be placed on your device by the affiliate network to track whether you complete a purchase or sign up with the linked provider. These cookies allow the affiliate network to credit us for the referral. The information collected by affiliate cookies is pseudonymous and does not include your name, email address, or other directly identifying information. You can learn more about CJ Affiliate's privacy practices at cj.com/legal/privacy.
Email communications
We use EmailOctopus to manage our email subscriber list. When you enter your email address in any form on our site, your email is stored securely by EmailOctopus. We may send you periodic emails related to payroll topics, tool updates, and content you subscribed to receive. Every email includes an unsubscribe link. We do not share your email address with any third party for marketing purposes.
Affiliate links and third party services
Our site contains links to third party websites, including payroll providers, insurance companies, and tax preparation services. Some of these links are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you sign up for or purchase a service through the link. Affiliate links do not change the price you pay. We only recommend services that we believe provide genuine value based on 30 years of payroll processing experience.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit through our links.
Cookies and your choices
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us and our partners provide and improve our services. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Blocking cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our site, such as the overtime calculator.
The types of cookies used on our site include: analytics cookies (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity) that help us understand site usage, functional cookies that remember your calculator inputs during a session, and affiliate tracking cookies (CJ Affiliate and other networks) that track referrals when you click affiliate links.
Data retention
Email subscriber data is retained for as long as you remain subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email, and your data will be removed from our active mailing list. Analytics data is retained according to each service provider's standard retention policies.
Children's privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will delete that information promptly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of our site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your personal information, contact us at contact@payrolldetective.com.
This is not legal or financial advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.