Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

This website, uksalarytakehome.co.uk (“the Site”), is operated as an independent financial information resource. Our mission is to provide UK workers with a free, accurate salary calculator and educational tax content for the 2026/27 tax year. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors to our Site.

For the purposes of UK data protection law (the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018), the data controller is the operator of uksalarytakehome.co.uk.

2. What Data We Collect

We do not collect, store, or process any personal salary, tax, or financial data. All calculations performed by our salary calculator are executed entirely within your web browser (client-side). No salary figures, tax codes, or results are transmitted to our servers at any time.

However, through the normal operation of the Site, certain non-personal data may be automatically collected, including:

• IP address (anonymised where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL
• Pages visited and time spent on the Site
• Device type and screen resolution

We collect this basic usage data (IP addresses, device type, browser information) solely to analyse traffic patterns and improve user experience. This data is collected by third-party analytics and advertising services as described below.

3. Adsterra Advertising

This Site uses Adsterra to display advertisements. Adsterra is a third-party advertising network that serves ads to fund the free operation of this Site.

Adsterra uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Serve advertisements relevant to your interests
• Track ad performance and engagement
• Measure unique visitors and impressions
• Prevent ad fraud

We only load Adsterra ads after you accept cookies. You can opt out of personalised advertising through your browser settings or by visiting your ad preference centre. For more information about Adsterra\'s data practices, visit Adsterra\'s Privacy Policy.

3a. Google Analytics

This Site uses Google Analytics to analyse visitor behaviour and improve user experience. Google Analytics collects anonymised data about how visitors interact with the Site, including:

• Number of visitors and page views
• Referral sources
• Time spent on pages
• Device and browser information
• Approximate geographic location (country/city level)

This data does not identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Cookies We Use

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your web browser. The Site uses the following types of cookies:

• Consent cookie: Stores your cookie consent preference (accept/reject) so we don\'t show the banner repeatedly.
• Advertising cookies (Adsterra): Used by Adsterra to display relevant advertisements and measure ad performance. Only set after you accept.
• Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site, helping us improve content and user experience. These cookies collect anonymised, aggregated data.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. However, you can always reject advertising cookies in our consent banner.

5. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• Right of access — You may request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification — You may request correction of any inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure — You may request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to restrict processing — You may request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability — You may request your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to object — You may object to the processing of your data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.

As we do not collect personal salary or financial data, these rights primarily relate to any data collected via cookies or analytics services. To exercise any of these rights, or if you have a concern about how your data is handled, please contact us using the details below.

6. Financial Disclaimer

The calculator results are estimates based on publicly available HMRC rates and thresholds for the 2026/27 tax year. Individual circumstances — including non-standard tax codes, benefits in kind, multiple income sources, and self-employment — can significantly affect actual tax liability. We strongly recommend verifying important figures against official HMRC guidance and consulting a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.

7. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to external websites, including GOV.UK, HMRC, and other government resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

8. Data Security

The Site is served over HTTPS, ensuring that all data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted. As stated, no personal financial data is collected or stored on our servers. All salary calculations are performed locally in your browser.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. 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 take steps to delete that information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at: uksalarytakehome@gmail.com

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to request access to or deletion of any personal data we hold about you. To make such a request, email us at the address above. We will respond to all valid data subject requests within 30 days.