1. Who We Are
UK Salary Sacrifice Calculator ("we", "us", "our") operates the website at uk-salary-calculator.vercel.app. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our site.
2. Information We Collect
We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use the calculator.
- Calculator inputs — salary, pension percentage, tax code etc. are processed entirely in your browser and never sent to our servers.
- Feature requests — stored locally in your browser's localStorage. We do not store these on any server.
- Usage data — we may use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about page visits, browser type, and general location (country/region level). No personally identifiable information is collected.
- Cookies — see Section 5 below.
3. How We Use Information
- To provide and improve the calculator and blog content
- To understand how visitors use the site (analytics)
- To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services which may set cookies or collect data:
- Google AdSense — displays advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out at google.com/settings/ads.
- Google Analytics — anonymised traffic analysis.
- Vercel — our hosting provider may collect server logs including IP addresses for security and performance purposes.
5. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function.
- Analytics cookies — Google Analytics uses cookies to help us understand site usage. Only set with your consent.
- Advertising cookies — Google AdSense uses cookies to show relevant ads. Only set with your consent.
You can manage or withdraw consent at any time via the cookie banner. You can also control cookies through your browser settings.
6. Data Retention
We do not store personal data on our servers. Any data stored locally (feature requests, calculator inputs in URL) remains on your device and can be cleared by clearing your browser data.
7. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal data we hold, and to withdraw consent at any time. As we collect minimal data, most requests can be fulfilled by clearing your browser cookies and localStorage.
8. Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top reflects any changes.
10. Contact
For privacy-related queries, please use our Contact page.