Privacy Policy
This page explains what information FedPayscale.org may collect, how that information is used, and what role third-party services may play when you use the site.
Who this policy applies to
This policy applies to FedPayscale.org and the pages, tools, and calculators published on this domain. The site is an independent federal pay reference site and is not affiliated with OPM or any other U.S. government agency.
What information we collect
FedPayscale does not require account creation and does not ask you to log in. Most visitors can use the site without directly providing personal information.
We may still receive standard technical information when the site is loaded, including:
- IP address and general network information
- browser type, device type, and operating system
- pages visited, referrers, and approximate timestamps
- basic request logs generated by hosting, security, or caching providers
How we use that information
We use standard traffic and performance data to keep the site running and to improve it over time. That may include:
- detecting errors, abuse, spam, or unusual traffic
- understanding which pages and tools people use most
- improving page speed, uptime, and site structure
- planning new content areas based on broad usage patterns
Calculators and on-page inputs
Most calculators on this site are designed to run in your browser using published pay data. In general, the values you choose in dropdowns or calculators are used to display results on the page and do not need to be sent to a server for salary math to work.
Some standard request logging may still occur when the page or its data files are loaded, but the goal is to keep calculator use as local and lightweight as possible.
Cookies and similar technologies
FedPayscale may use basic cookies, local storage, or similar browser features where they are useful for normal site operation, analytics, security, or remembering simple interface preferences. We do not use account cookies because there is no user account system on the site.
Third-party services
The site may rely on third-party providers for hosting, caching, security, analytics, or other infrastructure. Those providers may process standard request data when pages are served. If we link to outside sites, those sites have their own privacy policies and practices.
Government source data
FedPayscale republishes and organizes public pay data and related reference material from official sources such as OPM, DCPAS, DFAS, GSA, and other federal agencies. Those underlying public data sources are not controlled by FedPayscale, and their publication practices may change over time.
How long information may be retained
Standard technical logs may be retained for security, troubleshooting, analytics, or operational reasons. The exact retention period may depend on the hosting or infrastructure provider in use at the time.
Children's privacy
FedPayscale is a public reference site intended for a general audience. It is not directed to children and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Your choices
You can limit some data collection through your browser settings, privacy extensions, cookie controls, or network settings. You can also choose not to use the site if you do not want normal web request information processed by hosting or analytics infrastructure.
Changes to this policy
This privacy policy may be updated as the site changes. When the wording changes in a meaningful way, the updated version published on this page becomes the current policy.
Contact
If you need to reach the site operator about this policy, use the contact details or reply path made available on the site at the time of your request.