Legal
Privacy Policy
How we handle your data when you use our UK utility bills calculator. Updated 14 May 2026.
Who we are
Your data controller
This website is operated by the team behind UK Utility Bills Calculator. We are the data controller for your personal information.
Contact: hello@utilitybillcalculator.quest
We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What data we collect
Minimal information for a better service
Analytics data
To understand how people use our site and improve it, we collect:
- Pages you visit on our site
- Country (derived from IP address, not stored)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Referring website (where you came from)
- Time spent on pages
What we don't collect
We specifically don't collect:
- Personal information like names, addresses, or email (unless you contact us)
- Your actual energy bills or usage amounts (these stay in your browser)
- Precise location data
- Cross-site browsing behavior
- Any data for advertising purposes
Calculator data
When you use our calculators, all your inputs (bill amounts, usage figures, property details) are processed entirely in your web browser. This data is never transmitted to our servers or stored anywhere except temporarily in your browser's memory.
Legal basis for processing
Why we're allowed to process your data
We process your data under these legal bases:
- Legitimate interests for website analytics - we have a legitimate interest in understanding how our site is used to improve it
- Consent for any future marketing communications (currently none)
- Contractual when you contact us - to respond to your enquiry
Third parties we work with
Who else might see your data
We use these trusted service providers:
- Vercel - hosts our website and may collect basic analytics
- Cloudflare - protects our site from attacks and improves performance
We don't share data with:
- Advertisers or marketing companies
- Energy suppliers or comparison sites
- Social media platforms for advertising
- Data brokers
How long we keep your data
Data retention periods
- Analytics data: Anonymized after 24 months
- Email correspondence: 3 years for customer service purposes
- Calculator inputs: Not stored - deleted when you close your browser
Your rights
What you can do with your data
Under UK GDPR, you have these rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Erasure: Ask us to delete your data
- Restrict processing: Ask us to limit how we use your data
- Object: Object to us processing your data for legitimate interests
- Data portability: Get your data in a format you can transfer elsewhere
- Complain: Contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk)
To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@utilitybillcalculator.quest
Children and young people
Under 18s
Our service is not specifically directed at children under 18. If we become aware we've collected data from a child without parental consent, we'll delete it promptly.
Changes to this policy
How we'll let you know about updates
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we'll update the date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we'll add a notice to our homepage.
Last reviewed: 14 May 2026
Common questions
We collect minimal data: page visits, country, device type, and referring website for analytics. We don't collect personal information like names or email addresses unless you contact us directly.
We use minimal cookies. Our analytics are designed to respect privacy with no cross-site tracking. See our cookies page for full details.
No. We don't share data with advertisers or third-party marketing companies. We're not an affiliate site - our calculator provides editorial information only.
Email us at hello@utilitybillcalculator.quest with your request. We'll respond within 5 working days and complete most requests within 30 days.
No. Your calculator entries (usage amounts, bill details) stay in your browser only. We don't store or transmit your personal energy usage data.