Data controller: UK Benefits Calculator is operated independently. For data enquiries, contact hello@ukbenefitscalculator.co.uk.
What we collect: We do not ask users to create an account or enter personal details to use the calculators. Calculator inputs are processed in your browser or passed as URL query parameters only. We do not store calculation results, National Insurance numbers, DWP credentials or claim references on our servers.
Analytics: Where Google Analytics is active, Google may process limited technical data including page views, approximate location (country and city level), device type and referrer. This data is used to understand how the site is used and to improve content. Google Analytics data is stored by Google under their privacy terms.
Advertising: Where Google AdSense is active, Google and its partners may use cookies and similar identifiers to serve relevant advertising. You can opt out of personalised ads through Google's ad settings at adssettings.google.com.
Cookies: The site uses minimal functional cookies and may set cookies from Google Analytics or Google AdSense where enabled. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect analytics or advertising behaviour.
Your rights under UK GDPR: If you are based in the UK, you have the right to access personal data we hold about you, request correction or erasure, object to processing based on legitimate interests, and request restriction of processing. To exercise these rights, contact hello@ukbenefitscalculator.co.uk. If you have unresolved concerns about how your data is handled, you can contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Retention: Contact form messages are retained for up to 12 months for editorial and operational purposes. Analytics data retention follows Google's standard settings (default 14 months).
External links: This site links to GOV.UK, Citizens Advice and other third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.