Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 07, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how My Take Home Salary ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that we comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Important Financial Disclaimer
Our Mortgage and Salary calculators are for illustration purposes only. We are not a lender or mortgage broker and do not offer financial advice. The figures provided are estimates based on general criteria and should not be used as a sole basis for financial decisions.
YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.
1Who We Are
The data controller responsible for your personal information is:
2Information We Collect
We adhere to the principle of data minimization and only collect data that is strictly necessary.
Salary & Financial Data
We do not store your salary data. All calculations (tax, mortgage) are processed locally on your device. Your financial inputs are never saved to our database.
Usage Data
We collect anonymous info about your device (IP, browser type, OS) and how you interact with our site to improve performance and security.
3How We Use Your Information
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
| Purpose | Data Type | Lawful Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Providing salary calculations | Browser/Device info | Contract |
| Site security & performance | Usage Data, Server Logs | Legitimate Interests |
| Analytics (Google Analytics) | Cookies, Usage Data | Consent |
4Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience.
- Essential Cookies: Strictly necessary for site operation (e.g., cookie preferences).
- Analytical Cookies: help us anonymously track visitor numbers (Google Analytics).
5. Sharing & International Transfers
We do not sell your data. We share data only with:
- Vercel Inc. (Hosting) – To deliver the website securely.
See their Privacy Policy, DPA, and Security. - Google LLC (Analytics) – To analyse traffic (only with consent).
Learn more about how Google uses data.
Some providers are US-based. Transfers are protected under the UK-US Data Bridge or Standard Contractual Clauses.
6. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary:
- Analytics Data: Typically 14 months.
- Server Logs: Short-term for security auditing.
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to Access, Rectification, Erasure, Restriction, Objection, and to Withdraw Consent.
Contact us at support@mytakehomesalary.co.uk to exercise these rights.
Questions or Complaints?
If you have concerns, please contact us first. You also have the right to complain to the ICO.