Gold Calculator (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website https://goldcalculator.uk (the “Service”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at help.operations.team@gmail.com.
Lawful Basis for Processing Personal Data
We only collect and process personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so under UK GDPR, including:
Your consent
The performance of a service you request
Compliance with legal obligations
Our legitimate interests, where these do not override your rights and freedoms
Information We Collect
We may collect limited personal information when it is necessary to operate or improve our Service, such as:
Contact information provided voluntarily (e.g. email address)
Technical data, including IP address, browser type, and device information
Usage data relating to how you interact with the website
We collect information fairly and transparently and only for specific, legitimate purposes.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Gold Calculator uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Improve website functionality
Analyse traffic and usage patterns
Display advertising content
Cookies may store information such as user preferences and pages visited. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Advertising and Google AdSense
We use third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense, which may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to show ads based on user visits to this and other websites.
Google may use advertising cookies to enable interest-based advertising. Users can manage or opt out of personalised advertising through Google’s Ad Settings or by reviewing Google’s Privacy Policy.
We do not control or have access to cookies used by third-party advertisers.
*This Site is affiliated with Monumetric (dba for The Blogger Network, LLC) for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Monumetric will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Monumetric’s data usage, click here: Publisher Advertising Privacy*
Third-Party Service Providers
We may engage trusted third-party service providers to help operate and improve our Service, including providers that assist with:
Website hosting and maintenance
Analytics and performance monitoring
Technical support services
These providers only process personal data on our behalf and are contractually required to protect it and use it solely for agreed purposes.
International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be processed or stored on servers located outside the UK. Where this occurs, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
By using our Service and submitting information, you acknowledge and agree to such transfers where applicable.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. While we take data security seriously, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and regulations.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If such data is identified, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Your Data Protection Rights (UK & EU)
Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your personal data
Object to or restrict certain data processing
Request data portability
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at help.operations.team@gmail.com.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been handled improperly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.