Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 13, 2026

Key point: RefundTimeline does not collect Social Security Numbers, tax return data, income information, or any sensitive financial information. This site is an informational resource only.

1. Who We Are

RefundTimeline (https://refund-timeline.vercel.app) is an independent informational website that provides estimates and educational content about IRS federal and state tax refund processing times. We are not affiliated with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), any state tax agency, or any government body.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

We explicitly do not collect or store:

  • ✕Social Security Numbers (SSNs) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs)
  • ✕Tax return data, income figures, or filing details
  • ✕Bank account numbers or financial account information
  • ✕Refund amounts or tax liability figures
  • ✕Passwords or authentication credentials

3. Information We Do Collect

Log Data

When you visit our site, our hosting provider (Vercel) automatically collects standard server log data, including your IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps. This data is used for security monitoring and performance optimization.

Visitor Counts

We maintain aggregate visitor counts (today's visitors and total visitors) for internal analytics. These counts are not tied to individual identities.

Cookies

We use minimal cookies required for site functionality. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising profiling beyond what third-party ad networks (see below) may set independently.

4. Third-Party Services

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at google.com/settings/ads.

Vercel (Hosting)

Our site is hosted on Vercel. Vercel processes request data as part of delivering our content. See Vercel's Privacy Policy.

5. Data Retention

Server log data is retained for up to 30 days for security purposes, then automatically deleted. Aggregate visitor counts are retained indefinitely but contain no personally identifiable information.

6. Children's Privacy

This site 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 us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. Because we collect only minimal server log data (which is automatically purged), most requests will result in confirmation that we hold no personal data about you. To make a request, contact us at the information below.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please review our About page or visit our Terms of Use.

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