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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 24 October 2024

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how calculatevat.org.uk ("we," "us," or "our") handles your information when you use our website (the "Service"). Your privacy is our top priority, and we are committed to protecting it. This policy is designed to be transparent and easy to understand, and is a part of our Terms of Service.

2. Information We Handle

We do not collect or store any Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The data you enter—such as amounts and VAT rates—is used solely for calculations and is processed exclusively on your device within your browser.

3. Use of Local Storage

To improve your experience, we may use your browser's local storage to save your calculation history or settings. This allows the calculator to remember your information for your next visit. This data is stored only on your computer and is never transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time by using the "Reset" button in the calculator or by clearing your browser's cache.

4. Data Security

Since we do not store your personal data on our servers, the risk of a data breach from our side is eliminated. The security of the data stored in your local browser is dependent on the security of your own device and browser.

5. Third-Party Services

Our Service is free of third-party trackers or analytics services that would compromise your privacy. We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes. Your activity on our site remains anonymous and private.

6. User Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Because we do not store your personal data, many rights like "right to access" or "right to portability" are not applicable, as there is no data for us to provide. You maintain full control over your data, which resides entirely on your device. You can exercise your "right to erasure" at any moment by clearing the data via the calculator's "Reset" button.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect any information from children. All data entry is voluntary and processed on-device.

8. 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. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please feel free to reach out to us via our Contact Page.