Who we are
TaxMyBnb operates the short-term rental tax calculator at taxmybnb.com.au. We are based in Australia. For privacy enquiries, contact us at taxmybnb@thebytelab.com.au.
What data we collect
| Data | When collected | How used | Retained? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbnb CSV file | When you upload it | Parsed in your browser to extract income figures. Never sent to our servers. | No — never leaves your device |
| Expense inputs | When you enter them | Used to calculate deductions. Stored temporarily in your browser session only. | No — cleared when session ends |
| Email address | If you join the waitlist or opt in | To notify you of product updates. Never shared or sold. | Yes — until you unsubscribe |
| Payment details | At checkout | Processed entirely by Stripe. We never see your card number. | No — held by Stripe only |
| Session data | During your visit | To maintain your calculator state across the payment flow. | No — cleared when browser session ends |
Your CSV data stays in your browser
When you upload your Airbnb CSV, it is parsed entirely within your browser using JavaScript. The file contents are never transmitted to our servers. All income calculations happen locally on your device. This is a deliberate architectural decision — your financial data is too sensitive to transit unnecessarily.
Cookies
We use minimal cookies for:
- Session management — to maintain your calculator state during the payment flow
- Stripe — Stripe sets cookies as part of its payment processing. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party analytics cookies.
Payment processing
All payments are processed by Stripe. When you pay, you are redirected to a Stripe-hosted checkout page. We never receive or store your card number, CVV, or bank details. Stripe handles all payment data in accordance with PCI DSS standards. See Stripe's Privacy Policy for details of how they handle your payment information.
We never sell your data
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes. Full stop.
Third-party services we use
- Stripe — payment processing (Privacy Policy)
- Netlify — website hosting (Privacy Policy)
- Google Fonts — font delivery. Google may log font requests. No personal data is shared.
Your rights — Australia
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Make a complaint about our handling of your personal information
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at taxmybnb@thebytelab.com.au. We will respond within 30 days.
If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.
Your rights — New Zealand
Under the Privacy Act 2020 (NZ), you have the right to access and correct personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@taxmybnb.com.au.
If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at privacy.org.nz.
Data security
Our website is served over HTTPS. Netlify, our hosting provider, maintains industry-standard security practices. Since we do not store your financial data on our servers, the risk of a data breach affecting your Airbnb transaction history or expense information is minimised by design.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made. Continued use of the Tool after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For any privacy questions or concerns, please contact us at taxmybnb@thebytelab.com.au. We aim to respond to all enquiries within 2 business days.