Cookie Policy:
NHS Take-Home Pay Calculator
We respect your privacy and comply with: PECR, UK GDPR, and applicable advertising policies.
By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy, except where you have configured your browser to reject them.
ℹ️ This Cookie Policy is for informational purposes only. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences over time, such as:
- Keeping you logged in
- Remembering your language or region settings
- Understanding how you use the site
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential cookies
Enable core functionality of the Website, including calculator operation and basic navigation
Preference cookies
Remember your settings, such as your selected band, region, or tax month
Analytics cookies
Help us understand how users interact with our website, pages visited, time spent, any errors
Advertising cookies
Display relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness (if advertising is implemented)
| Cookie type | Purpose | Duration | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential cookies | Enable core functionality (calculator operation, basic navigation) | Session | Yes (cannot be disabled) |
| Preference cookies | Remember band, region, or tax month selections | Up to 30 days | No (optional) |
| Analytics cookies | Understand how users interact with our website | Up to 2 years | No (consent required) |
| Advertising cookies | Display relevant ads and measure effectiveness | Varies | No (consent required) |
Essential Cookies (Cannot Be Disabled)
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. You cannot disable these cookies through our cookie consent tool.
| Cookie name | Purpose |
|---|---|
| [verify actual cookie name] | Maintains your calculator inputs during your browsing session |
| [verify actual cookie name] | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery |
| [verify actual cookie name] | Stores your cookie preference choices |
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies remember your settings to improve your experience. You can enable or disable these via our cookie consent banner.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| [verify actual cookie name] | Remembers your last selected NHS pay band | 30 days |
| [verify actual cookie name] | Remembers your last selected region | 30 days |
| [verify actual cookie name] | Remembers your last selected tax month | 30 days |
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our Website. This helps us improve our calculators and content.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
To opt out of Google Analytics entirely:
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Advertising Cookies
We may apply for Google AdSense and display advertising on this website in the future. If and when advertising is implemented, advertising cookies may be used to:
- Show you relevant ads based on your interests
- Limit the number of times you see an ad
- Measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google AdSense | Ad conversion tracking |
| test_cookie | DoubleClick | Ad serving testing |
To opt out of personalised advertising:
- Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com
- Your Online Choices: youronlinechoices.com/uk
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use. We do not control these cookies directly.
| Third party | Purpose | Their privacy policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google AdSense | Advertising (if implemented) | policies.google.com/technologies/ads |
| Cloudflare | Security and performance | cloudflare.com/privacypolicy |
Your Cookie Choices
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
| Accept all | Enables all cookie types (essential, preference, analytics, advertising) |
| Reject non-essential | Enables only essential cookies |
| Customise | Select which cookie types to enable |
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set your browser to alert you when a cookie is set
- Block third-party cookies
| Browser | How to manage cookies |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data |
| Mozilla Firefox | Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data |
| Apple Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data |
| Microsoft Edge | Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies |
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie practices
- Changes in legal requirements
- New features or third-party services
When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (e.g., a banner on our homepage).
Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
Website: takehomepaycalculatoruk.co.uk/contact