Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 09/04/2025

At SideCalc.co.uk, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

At SideCalc.co.uk, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information in the following ways:

Email Submissions

If you join our newsletter or download a free resource, we may collect:

  • Your email address

This is used solely to send you updates, tools, tips, or resources related to SideCalc or ROC Digital.

Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and understand how our site is used. This includes third-party services such as:

Google Analytics

Google Analytics collects anonymised data such as:

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the site

  • Country/region

  • Device information

This data helps us improve the performance and content of SideCalc.co.uk. All data is anonymised and cannot be used to personally identify you.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. AdSense may use cookies and/or web beacons to personalise the ads you see based on your previous interactions with this site or other websites.

These cookies may include:

  • IP address

  • Browser and device data

  • Demographics (non-personalised unless you accept personalised ads)

You can manage or opt out of personalised ads via Google's Ad Settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Send newsletters and updates (only if you opt in)

  • Improve site performance

  • Monitor website traffic and ad performance

  • Deliver relevant advertising (via AdSense)

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Third-Party Services

We use services such as:

  • Google Analytics

  • Google AdSense

  • Email marketing tools (e.g. ConvertKit, MailerLite)

These third parties have their own privacy policies and may use cookies or tracking pixels on our behalf.

4. Email Unsubscribe

You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any message. Your email will be removed from our list immediately.

5. Data Storage & Security

  • Emails are stored securely via our email provider

  • Analytics data is stored securely with Google

  • We use HTTPS to encrypt all communication

6. Your Rights (UK & GDPR Compliance)

As a UK-based user, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request corrections or deletion

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To make a request, email us at: hello@sidecalc.co.uk

7. Cookies & Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. By continuing to browse the site, you consent to the use of non-essential cookies (Google Analytics, Google AdSense) as outlined in this policy.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available here with the updated date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at: hello@sidecalc.co.uk