This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our sole trader tax and National Insurance deduction calculator ("Service"). We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following data:
User-provided data: Financial information you enter to calculate tax and NI contributions
Automatically collected data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data
Advertising data: Cookies and usage data for personalized ads (via Google AdSense)
3. How We Use Your Data
To provide accurate tax and NI calculations
To display relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)
To improve our Service
To comply with legal obligations
4. Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google uses cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
We comply with Google's EU User Consent Policy. By using our Service, you consent to:
Google's use of cookies
Data collection for ad personalization
Sharing of data with third-party advertisers
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:
Google AdSense and advertising partners
Service providers necessary for website operation
Legal authorities when required by law
6. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Restrict processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent
Lodge complaints with supervisory authorities
8. Cookies
We use:
Essential cookies: For website functionality
Analytics cookies: To understand usage patterns
Advertising cookies: For personalized ads
You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.