Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
About this policy
KnowTheCost.co.uk is a UK-based informational website that provides free calculators and guides. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about what data we collect. This policy explains what information we gather, why, and how we use it.
What data we collect
We collect limited, anonymised data to help us understand how visitors use our website and to improve our services:
- Analytics data: Pages visited, time spent on site, approximate location (country/city level), device type, and browser. This is collected via Google Analytics.
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device to remember preferences and gather analytics. See our cookie section below for details.
- Technical data: IP addresses (anonymised), referring websites, and error logs to maintain site security and performance.
What we do not collect
Our calculators are designed to respect your privacy:
- We do not collect, store, or transmit any data you enter into our calculators. All calculations happen locally in your browser.
- We do not require user accounts or registration.
- We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personal identifiers through our calculators.
- We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-party services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand website traffic and user behaviour. Google may use cookies to collect anonymised data. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Advertising partners: We may display advertisements from third-party networks. These partners may use cookies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing history.
- Affiliate links: Some links on our site may be affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, we may receive a commission. This does not affect the price you pay.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device. We use them for:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site.
- Advertising cookies: Used by our advertising partners to show relevant ads.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect your experience on our site.
Your rights under UK GDPR
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
- Object: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes.
- Withdraw consent: Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
Since we collect minimal data and do not require accounts, most of these rights will not apply. However, you can always contact us with any concerns.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please email us at: privacy@knowthecost.co.uk
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 revision date.