Summary: We do not collect or store any salary data you enter into our calculator. All calculations happen in your browser. We use Google Analytics and Google AdSense which may set cookies. You can opt out at any time.
1. Who We Are
This Privacy Policy applies to Salary Calculator UK, operating at salarycalculatoruk.online ("we", "us", "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. What Information We Collect
2.1 Calculator Usage (No Data Stored)
The salary figures and options you enter into our salary calculator are processed entirely within your web browser. We do not transmit, collect, or store any salary, income, or personal financial data that you enter into the calculator. All calculations are performed client-side (in your browser) using JavaScript.
2.2 Cookies & Analytics
We use the following services which may set cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics (GA4) – To understand how visitors use our website (pages visited, time on site, location by country, device type). This data is anonymised and aggregated. No personally identifiable information is shared with us.
- Google AdSense – We display advertisements served by Google. Google may use cookies to show you relevant ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out at Google's Ad Settings.
2.3 Contact Form
If you submit a message via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message solely to respond to your enquiry. We do not share this with third parties or use it for marketing without your consent.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to contact form enquiries
- To understand website traffic and improve our service (via anonymised analytics)
- To display relevant advertising (via Google AdSense)
- To maintain the security and performance of our website
4. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., session management)
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics to understand site usage
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense for displaying relevant ads
- Preference cookies: Remembering your calculator settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics – Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- Google AdSense – Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Fonts – Used for typography. May log IP addresses.
- Font Awesome (via jsDelivr CDN) – For icons.
6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access – Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification – Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure – Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to restrict processing – Request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to object – Object to processing for direct marketing or legitimate interests
- Right to data portability – Request your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within 30 days as required by UK GDPR.
7. Data Retention
Contact form data is retained for a maximum of 12 months. Analytics data is retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default). We do not store any calculator input data.
8. Data Security
Our website is served over HTTPS (SSL/TLS encryption). We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect any data we hold against unauthorised access, loss or destruction.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact & Complaints
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please use our contact form.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk | 0303 123 1113.