Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Mortgage Calculator Quest ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website at mortgagecalculator.quest.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information (name, email) when you sign up
• Calculator inputs (loan amounts, rates, property values)
• Communications you send to us

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent)
• Cookies and similar technologies
• IP address and approximate location

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our calculator services
• Remember your calculator settings and preferences
• Analyse usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Respond to your enquiries and support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Essential cookies: Required for site functionality
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings
• Analytics cookies: Understand how visitors use our site

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Service providers who help operate our website
• Analytics partners (in aggregated, anonymised form)
• Legal authorities when required by law

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Calculator inputs are not stored unless you create an account.

9. Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to external websites (e.g., HMRC, Bank of England). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related enquiries, please contact us through our website.