CareerReturns
Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 24, 2026
CareerReturns (careerreturns.com) is a free informational tool. We collect minimal data and do not sell or share your information with advertisers. This policy explains exactly what we do and do not do.
1. What Data We Collect
Analytics (Vercel Analytics)
We use Vercel Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics service that collects anonymous, aggregated pageview data — including pages visited, referrer URLs, country-level location (derived from IP address), and device type. Vercel Analytics does not set tracking cookies and does not store personally identifiable information. IP addresses are not stored.
Calculator Inputs
All inputs entered into the MBA ROI Calculator (salary figures, tuition, loan details) are processed entirely in your browser. This data is never sent to our servers, never stored, and never shared. When you close or refresh the page, the inputs are gone.
No Accounts, No Email Collection
CareerReturns has no user registration, login system, or newsletter. We do not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifiable information. There are no contact forms that submit data to our servers.
2. Cookies
CareerReturns does not set first-party cookies. Vercel Analytics operates without cookies by default. Google AdSense, however, may set third-party cookies on your browser to serve personalized advertisements. These cookies are set by Google, not by CareerReturns. You can disable personalized ads at aboutads.info/choices. If you block all cookies in your browser, the calculators and content on this site will continue to function normally; only ad personalization will be affected.
3. Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Data shared |
|---|---|---|
| Vercel Analytics | Pageview analytics | Anonymous pageviews, device type |
| Vercel (hosting) | Website infrastructure | Standard server access logs |
| Google AdSense | Display advertising | Ad interaction data, browser cookies (third-party) |
We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or data broker integrations. We do not sell your information to third parties.
Google AdSense (Advertising)
CareerReturns uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may set cookies and use web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to careerreturns.com and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info/choices or Google Ads Settings. For more information on how Google uses data when you visit sites that use Google services, see Google's privacy policy.
4. Data Retention
Aggregated analytics data (pageview counts, traffic sources) is retained in Vercel's dashboard for up to 90 days. This data contains no personally identifiable information. No other data is retained.
5. Your Rights
Because we do not collect personally identifiable information, there is no personal data about you to access, correct, or delete. If you are a resident of the EU/EEA (under GDPR) or California (under CCPA) and have a privacy question, you can contact us using the information below. We will respond within 30 days.
6. Children
CareerReturns is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from users under 13 years of age.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy if our data practices change. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact
For privacy-related questions, email us at privacy@careerreturns.com. We do not have a physical mailing address for public correspondence.