Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
1. Who We Are
TaxCal UK ("we", "us", "our") operates the website at taxcal.uk. 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:
| Service | Purpose | Data Handling |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Display advertisements | May use cookies for personalised ads. Opt out |
| Google Analytics | Anonymised traffic analysis | Aggregated, non-personal data only |
| Vercel | Hosting provider | Server logs (IP addresses) for security and performance |
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 following rights:
- Right of access — request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data
- Right to withdraw consent — withdraw consent at any time for data processing based on consent
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.