Introduction
TaxRadar ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our UK tax calculator service at taxradar.co.uk (the "Service").
By using TaxRadar, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
1. Calculation Data
✓ Your Salary Information Stays Private
All tax calculations are performed entirely in your web browser. We do not store, transmit, or have access to your salary, pension contributions, or any financial information you enter into our calculator.
2. Analytics Data
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Service. This includes:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Browser type and operating system
- Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
- Referring website (how you found us)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This data is anonymized and aggregated. We cannot identify individual users from this information.
3. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics cookies to measure site usage
- Functional cookies: To remember your preferences (if applicable)
How We Use Your Information
We use the limited information we collect to:
- Improve the Service and user experience
- Understand which features are most useful
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Analyse traffic patterns and optimise performance
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We share data only with:
Google Analytics
For website analytics. Google's use of this data is governed by their privacy policy.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
Your Rights (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:
Right to Access
Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your data.
Right to Object
Object to processing of your data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@taxradar.co.uk
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Client-side calculations (your salary data never leaves your device)
- Regular security reviews and updates
- Limited data collection (we only collect what's necessary)
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Questions About Privacy?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: hello@taxradar.co.uk