Privacy

Short version: privacy-first. The quick check works without an account. We do not store names. Some inputs are stored as an anonymous run, separate from an optional email (double opt-in).

  1. Controller

The controller for this website is listed in the imprint.

  1. What this is

SteuKompass is a quick check that provides a rough estimate of a likely tax refund or extra payment. It is not tax advice.

  1. What data we process

A) Quick check inputs (to calculate the estimate) When you use the quick check, we process the values you enter to calculate the estimate.

  • Tax year and filing status (single/joint)
  • Inputs from the quick check (for example gross income, wage tax paid, solidarity/church tax, commute km/days, childcare, §35a labour costs)
  • The estimate output (min/mid/max)

B) Stored as a “Run” (anonymous, no names) We also store a run in our database to improve the quality of the tool (for example usage patterns, plausibility checks and future model improvements). A run may include: Important: A run does not include your name or address.

C) Email (optional, double opt-in, stored separately) You can optionally provide an email address to receive the result and/or a reminder. We use a double opt-in confirmation link. The email is stored in a separate lead table and is technically separated from runs.

  1. Purposes
  • Calculate and display the estimate
  • Improve the product by analyzing anonymous runs
  • Send emails only if requested and confirmed
  1. Cookies and tracking

We do not use third-party tracking cookies to follow you across other websites. If we add analytics in the future, we will document it transparently here.

  1. Legal bases
  • Quick check (calculation): GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)
  • Runs (product improvement): GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)
  • Email sending: GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)
  1. Retention

We keep runs only as long as needed for analysis and product improvement. We keep email data until you unsubscribe/withdraw consent or the purpose no longer applies.

  1. Your rights

Depending on the case, you have the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability and objection. You can withdraw consent at any time with effect for the future.

  1. Contact

For privacy requests, please use the contact details in the imprint.