Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026  |  TheTaxCalculator.co.uk

TheTaxCalculator.co.uk (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

TheTaxCalculator.co.uk is an independent UK financial tools website operated as a sole trader / small business based in England. We are not affiliated with HMRC, HM Treasury, or any government body.

Data controller contact: hello@thetaxcalculator.co.uk

2. What Data We Collect and Why

2.1 Calculator Inputs

All calculations are performed entirely within your browser (client-side JavaScript). We do not transmit, receive, store, or log any financial figures you enter into our calculators. Your salary, income, savings, mortgage details, and any other financial data remain on your device.

2.2 Contact Form Submissions

If you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, subject, and message. This data is used solely to respond to your enquiry. We do not add you to any marketing list without explicit consent. Messages are retained for 24 months, then permanently deleted.

2.3 Analytics Data (Google Analytics 4)

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site. GA4 collects anonymised data including pages visited, time on site, device type, browser, and approximate geographic region (country/city). This data cannot be used to identify individuals. IP addresses are anonymised before storage. We do not share analytics data with third parties for their own marketing purposes. GA4 data is retained for 14 months.

Legal basis: Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR) — understanding site usage to improve our free service.

You can opt out of Google Analytics at any time: Download the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

2.4 Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies (including DoubleClick cookies) to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other sites. You can opt out of personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings.

Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR) — you can withdraw consent via our cookie banner at any time.

2.5 Technical and Session Data

Our web server automatically records standard log data: IP address, request time, page URL, HTTP referrer, and browser/device type. This data is used for security monitoring and server diagnostics. It is retained for 30 days and not used for profiling.

3. Cookies

We use a small number of cookies. See our full Cookie Policy for details. You can manage your cookie preferences via the banner that appears on your first visit.

4. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We share data only with the following service providers, under data processing agreements:

• Google LLC — Analytics (GA4) and advertising (AdSense). Google processes data in accordance with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and Standard Contractual Clauses.
• Hosting provider — Our UK/EEA-based web hosting provider stores our website files and server logs.

We may disclose data to law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required by law.

5. International Transfers

Google LLC is based in the United States. Data transferred to Google is protected by Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK ICO. We do not transfer personal data to other countries outside the UK or EEA.

6. Data Retention

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access — request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) — request deletion of your data
• Right to restriction — request we limit processing of your data
• Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Rights related to automated decision-making — we do not carry out automated decision-making or profiling

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@thetaxcalculator.co.uk. We will respond within one calendar month. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including HTTPS encryption, restricted access controls, and regular security reviews. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via a site notice.

11. Complaints and Disputes

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us directly at hello@thetaxcalculator.co.uk. We aim to resolve all concerns promptly and fairly.

12. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions: hello@thetaxcalculator.co.uk
Or use our contact page.