Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how UK VAT Calculator ("we", "us", or "vatconv.com") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or use our VAT calculation services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:

• Personal Information: This includes information by which you may be personally identified, such as name and email address, which you provide voluntarily when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including your browsing patterns, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other analytical data.
• Technical Data: Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and other technology on the devices you use to access our website.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. See our Cookie Policy section for more details.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect about you for various purposes, including:

• To provide and improve our VAT calculation services
• To personalize your user experience
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To send periodic emails if you have subscribed to our newsletter
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our website
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To comply with legal obligations

GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This means:

• Lawful Basis: We only process your data when we have a lawful basis to do so, such as your consent, a contractual obligation, compliance with legal requirements, or our legitimate interests.
• Data Subject Rights: You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability of your personal data.
• Data Storage: We store your data securely and only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
• Data Transfers: If we transfer your data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

To exercise your rights under GDPR, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be turned off.
• Performance Cookies: These help us analyze how visitors use our website, allowing us to improve its functionality.
• Functionality Cookies: These enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests.

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

Third-Party Advertising

We work with third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our website. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about products and services of interest to you. This information does not include your name, address, email address, or telephone number.

Third-party advertising partners may use technologies such as cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your activities on our website and other sites to provide you with targeted advertising based on your browsing activities and interests.

We currently work with the following advertising partners:

• Google AdSense
• Facebook Ads
• Amazon Advertising

You can opt out of targeted advertising by visiting:

• Google AdSense Opt-out
• Facebook Ads Settings
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out

Affiliate Links

Our website contains affiliate links to various products and services. If you click on these links and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission. This helps support our website and allows us to continue to provide valuable VAT calculation services.

We disclose affiliate relationships in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Links to affiliate partners are identified where appropriate on our website.

Please note that when you click on affiliate links, you will be directed to third-party websites that have their own privacy policies. We recommend that you review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Current affiliate partnerships include:

• Various UK VAT software providers
• Accounting software companies
• Business management tools

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, and customer service.
• Business Partners: Companies with whom we partner to offer products or services.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties without your consent, except as described in this Privacy Policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete the information.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

UK VAT Calculator
Email: privacy@vatconv.com
Website: vatconv.com