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PropertyCalc.site ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is PropertyCalc.site. If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: privacy@propertycalc.site.
What Data We Collect
Calculator Data
When you use our calculators, all calculations are performed locally in your web browser. We do not collect, store, or transmit any of the financial information you enter into our calculators (such as property prices, salaries, or mortgage details). This data never leaves your device.
Newsletter Subscription
If you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address for the sole purpose of sending you updates about our calculators and relevant UK tax changes. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.
- Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR)
- Retention: Until you unsubscribe
Analytics and Cookies
We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect anonymised data including:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Browser type and device information
- Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
- Referring website
This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies. We do not use this data to identify individual visitors.
- Legal basis: Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR) — to improve our website and services
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., remembering your cookie preferences)
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics (Google Privacy Policy)
- Google Fonts: Web fonts served from Google's servers
- Mailchimp: Newsletter management (if applicable)
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to object: Object to our processing of your data
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@propertycalc.site. We will respond within one month.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption to secure data in transit.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
- Website: ico.org.uk
- Helpline: 0303 123 1113