1. Who We Are
SmartCalcUK ("we", "us", "our") operates the website SmartCalcUK.com — a free financial calculator hub serving users in the UK, US, Australia and Europe. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly.
2. What Data We Collect
We collect minimal data necessary to operate our service:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time on site, browser type, device type, and country (via Google Analytics / similar tools)
- Calculator Inputs: Numbers you enter into our calculators are processed entirely in your browser and are never sent to our servers
- Cookies: We use cookies for analytics and advertising purposes (see Section 5)
- Contact Form: If you contact us, we collect your name and email address only
3. How We Use Your Data
- To provide and improve our calculator tools
- To understand how users interact with our site
- To display relevant advertisements
- To respond to your enquiries
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services which may collect data independently:
- Google AdSense – displays personalised advertisements. Google Privacy Policy →
- Google Analytics – anonymous website traffic analysis
- Google Fonts – font delivery (may log IP address)
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for the site to function
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand site usage (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to show relevant ads
You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
6. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the UK or EU, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with the ICO (UK) or your local data authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: privacy@smartcalcuk.com
7. Data Retention
We retain analytics data for up to 26 months. Contact form data is retained for up to 12 months. Calculator inputs are never stored — all calculations happen locally in your browser.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- 📧 Email: privacy@smartcalcuk.com
- 🌐 Website: smartcalcuk.com/contact