Last updated: May 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how StampDutyPlanner ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use stampdutyplanner.co.uk. We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. What data we collect
StampDutyPlanner does not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to use the calculator. All figures you enter (property price, buyer type) are processed entirely within your browser and are never sent to our servers or stored anywhere.
We may collect the following data automatically when you visit:
- Anonymised IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website
- Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)
2. How we use your data
Anonymised analytics data is used solely to understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. We do not sell, share, or rent personal data to any third parties.
3. Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings. For full details, see the Google Privacy Policy.
4. Cookies
- Analytics cookies: Collect anonymised data about how visitors use the site.
- Advertising cookies: Set by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect how this site functions.
5. Third-party links
Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and recommend reading their policies separately.
6. Your rights under UK GDPR
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any personal data we hold. As we do not collect personally identifiable information through the calculator, there is typically no such data to provide. For any queries, contact us at [email protected].
7. Data retention
Anonymised analytics data is retained for up to 26 months and then automatically deleted.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.