Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how VATCalculatorUK.com ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. Who We Are

VATCalculatorUK.com is a free online VAT calculation tool for UK businesses and individuals. We are not affiliated with HMRC or HM Revenue & Customs.

2. What Information We Collect

Information you enter into our calculators

The amounts and figures you enter into our VAT calculators are processed entirely within your browser. We do not store, transmit, or retain any calculation data you enter. Your figures never leave your device.

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information including:

Your IP address (anonymised)
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website (how you found us)
Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)

This information is collected via Google Analytics 4 and is used solely to understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.

3. Cookies

We use the following cookies on our website:

Google Analytics cookies — these help us understand website traffic and usage patterns. Analytics data is anonymised and we do not use it to identify individual users.
Essential cookies — small cookies required for the website to function correctly.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the automatically collected information to:

Analyse website traffic and understand how visitors use our tools
Improve the functionality and content of our website
Monitor website performance and fix technical issues
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:

Google Analytics 4 — website analytics. Google Privacy Policy
Google AdSense — advertising. Google may use cookies to serve relevant ads. Google Ads Privacy
Google Fonts — web fonts loaded from Google's servers

Links to third-party websites (such as Xero, FreeAgent, QuickBooks) are provided for your convenience. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites.

6. Data Retention

Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months by default. We do not retain any personally identifiable information beyond what Google Analytics collects.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing of your data
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us via our contact page.

Summary: We don't store your calculation data. We use Google Analytics to understand site usage. We don't sell your data. Your calculator inputs never leave your browser.