Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how UK Compound Calculator ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit ukcompoundcalculator.co.uk (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Usage data: When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with the Site, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This is collected through Google Analytics and Google AdSense.
• Calculator inputs: The numbers you enter into our calculators are processed entirely in your browser and are not transmitted to or stored on our servers.
• Email address: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to send you the newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Operate and improve the Site
• Analyse Site traffic and user behaviour (via Google Analytics)
• Display relevant advertising (via Google AdSense)
• Send our newsletter to subscribers
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this Site. Google AdSense uses cookies to show ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. You can also opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at networkadvertising.org.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to operate the Site and serve advertising. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. The cookies we use include:

• Google Analytics cookies: Used to collect information about how visitors use our site.
• Google AdSense cookies: Used to serve relevant advertisements.
• Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function correctly.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including investment platforms and financial services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google's data retention policies.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure ("the right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@ukcompoundcalculator.co.uk.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: hello@ukcompoundcalculator.co.uk