Family Calculator (familycalculator.co.uk) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website.
Who We Are
Family Calculator is a website that provides online calculators designed to help users estimate various family-related costs, benefits, and allowances in the United Kingdom.
For the purpose of UK data protection law, Family Calculator acts as the data controller for any personal data collected through this website.
Information We Collect
We may collect limited information when you use our website, including:
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
- Usage data such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and interaction with the website
- Information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, such as your name and email address
The values entered into calculators are not stored or saved and are processed only within your browser to generate results.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Respond to enquiries or messages sent through the contact form
- Analyse website traffic and usage patterns
- Protect the website from misuse or security threats
Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interests to operate, maintain, and improve the website
- Consent where cookies or analytics tools require it
- Contractual necessity when responding to enquiries submitted through the website
Cookies
This website may use cookies to improve functionality and analyse website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. More information about how cookies are used can be found in our Cookie Policy.
Third Party Services
We may use third-party services such as analytics providers to understand how visitors use the website. These services may collect anonymised usage information according to their own privacy policies.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including responding to enquiries and maintaining website functionality.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
- Object to the processing of your personal data
Requests can be sent to the contact email listed below.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Complaints
If you believe your data has been handled improperly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).