Privacy Policy

How ILR Calculator collects, uses and protects your information, and the rights you have over it.

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Introduction

ILR Calculator (“we”, “our”, “us”) values your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you use our site and calculators. By using our site, you agree to the terms outlined below. This policy is designed to meet GDPR and UK data protection requirements.

What data we collect

  • Usage data: analytics such as pages visited, time spent, and device and browser type, collected only if you accept analytics cookies.
  • Technical data: IP address (anonymised where possible), cookies and log files used for site performance and security.
  • Contact data: if you email us or use a form, we collect the information you provide (for example name, email address, message). Details you submit through the calculator review form, the “Stuck on your ILR dates?” side form, the checklist download, the mock test forms, and the contact and advertise forms are stored securely in the website’s database and emailed to our team. With your consent, we may share your details with independent UK immigration lawyers we work with so they can contact you about your situation.
  • No immigration decisions: the calculators run in your browser and we do not store the personal details you enter (for example travel dates or visa history) unless you choose to send them to us through one of the forms above.

How we use your information

  • To provide and improve our calculators and tools.
  • To analyse traffic and usage trends for site improvements.
  • To respond to enquiries when you contact us directly.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

Cookies and analytics

We use Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics 4 and Microsoft Clarity to understand how the site is used. These help us improve content and performance. They set optional analytics cookies only if you accept them in the cookie banner, and you can change your choice at any time with the “Cookie settings” link in the footer. You can also control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of Google Analytics via Google’s opt-out tool.

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: where you choose to provide information voluntarily (for example via our forms), for sharing your details with immigration lawyers, and for analytics cookies.
  • Legitimate interests: to run the site securely and improve services.
  • Legal obligation: where required to comply with the law.

How long we keep your information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. Usage and analytics data are typically retained for up to 26 months. Emails and direct enquiries are kept as long as reasonably required to resolve the query.

How we protect your information

The website is hosted by Pressable (Automattic) and served through Cloudflare. We implement appropriate security measures, including HTTPS encryption, to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee 100% protection.

Sharing your information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in running the site: our hosting provider Pressable (Automattic), Cloudflare, and our analytics tools (Google and Microsoft). With your consent, we may also share the details you submit through our forms with independent UK immigration lawyers we work with so they can contact you about your situation. These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for agreed purposes. We may also disclose information if required by law.

Your rights

Under GDPR and UK data protection law, you 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 processing of your data.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
  • Complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your rights have been infringed.

Children’s privacy

This site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us to request deletion.

Our site links to official sources like GOV.UK and Hansard. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. Review their policies when you visit them.

Updates to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised. Please review this page periodically to stay informed.

Contact us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact us at [email protected] or via our contact form.

Summary

  • We collect minimal personal data, mostly usage and contact information.
  • We do not store the personal details you enter into calculators unless you send them to us through a form.
  • Analytics cookies are only set if you accept them, and you can change your choice with the “Cookie settings” link in the footer.
  • You can request access, correction or deletion of your data.
  • Always check official GOV.UK guidance for immigration decisions.