1. Introduction

Welcome to UK Tax Calculator ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://simpletaxcalc.co.uk.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Tax calculation inputs (salary, pension contributions, etc.)
• Email addresses (if you choose to email results)
• Feedback or correspondence you send to us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website addresses
• Device information (mobile, desktop, etc.)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our tax calculation services
• To improve our website and user experience
• To analyze website usage and performance
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To comply with legal obligations
• To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense

4. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and other tracking technologies to:

• Show you personalized advertisements
• Measure advertisement performance
• Prevent fraud and improve security

Google may use your data to contextualize and personalize ads in its advertising network. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Serve relevant advertisements
• Improve website functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Your tax calculation data is processed locally in your browser and is not permanently stored on our servers unless you choose to save scenarios.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including:

• Google AdSense (advertising)
• Google Analytics (website analytics)
• HMRC official website (tax information)

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your personal information
• Object to processing of your information
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Website: https://simpletaxcalc.co.uk
• Email: privacy@simpletaxcalc.co.uk

12. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process your personal information under the following legal bases:

• Legitimate Interest: To provide tax calculation services and improve our website
• Consent: For advertising cookies and email communications
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations