Last Updated: 01-June-2026
This Cookies Policy explains how Yourvatcalculator.co.uk (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
Our website provides VAT calculator tools, VAT guides, educational content, FAQs, and contact facilities to help users understand and calculate VAT. This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and the choices available to you.
We are committed to being transparent about how information is collected and used. This Cookies Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
By continuing to use our website, you can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner and settings tools.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website.
They help websites recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit. Cookies can improve website performance, remember preferences, help website owners understand how visitors use their websites, and support security and functionality.
Cookies do not usually identify you directly. However, some cookies may collect information that can be linked to an individual, particularly when combined with other information.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to help our website operate efficiently and provide a better user experience.
Cookies may be used to:
- Ensure website functionality works correctly
- Maintain website security
- Remember user preferences
- Improve website performance
- Analyse visitor behaviour and website usage
- Measure the effectiveness of website content
- Identify technical issues
- Improve user experience
- Support future advertising and remarketing activities where applicable and legally permitted
We only use non-essential cookies where we have obtained appropriate consent, in accordance with applicable UK data protection and privacy laws.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the operation of our website.
These cookies enable core functionality such as:
- Website security
- Page navigation
- Form submissions
- Cookie preference management
- Protection against malicious activity
- Load balancing and technical website functions
Because these cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, they cannot usually be disabled through our cookie preference tools.
Examples may include:
- Session management cookies
- Security-related cookies
- Consent preference cookies
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.
They allow us to collect information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Navigation paths
- Device types
- General geographic information
- Website performance metrics
This information helps us improve our VAT calculator tools, educational resources, and overall website experience.
Analytics data is typically collected in an aggregated form and is not intended to identify individual visitors.
These cookies are only used where appropriate consent has been provided.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.
Examples may include:
- Remembering user preferences
- Language settings
- Calculator-related preferences
- Accessibility settings
- User interface customisation
These cookies help provide a more personalised experience.
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies help us monitor and improve website performance.
They may be used to:
- Measure page loading speeds
- Identify broken pages
- Detect technical errors
- Improve website reliability
- Monitor overall system performance
The information collected is generally used for statistical and diagnostic purposes.
Advertising and Marketing Cookies
Advertising and marketing cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
At present, we may not use advertising or remarketing cookies. However, we reserve the right to introduce these technologies in the future.
If advertising or marketing cookies are introduced, they may be used to:
- Measure advertising performance
- Track conversions
- Deliver relevant advertisements
- Support remarketing campaigns
- Limit repetitive advertisements
- Improve marketing effectiveness
Where required by law, these cookies will only be activated after obtaining your consent.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by trusted third-party services that support our website.
These providers may process information according to their own privacy and cookie policies.
Examples include:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:
- Website traffic
- User interactions
- Device information
- Approximate location data
- Pages visited
- Session duration
This information helps us improve our VAT calculator tools and educational content.
Google Tag Manager
Google Tag Manager helps us manage and deploy website tags and scripts more efficiently.
While Google Tag Manager itself does not typically set cookies for analytics purposes, it may facilitate the operation of other tools that use cookies.
Google Search Console
Google Search Console helps us understand how our website appears in Google Search and identify technical issues affecting search performance.
Google Search Console generally does not place advertising cookies on visitors’ devices through normal website use, but data may be processed by Google in accordance with its own policies.
Future Third-Party Providers
As our website develops, we may introduce additional third-party services.
These may include:
- Advertising platforms
- Remarketing providers
- Conversion tracking tools
- Customer support tools
- User behaviour analytics platforms
- Website optimisation services
Where applicable, our Cookies Policy and consent mechanisms will be updated to reflect any new services.
Managing Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner.
Depending on your location and applicable legal requirements, you may be able to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise cookie settings
- Withdraw consent at any time
You can change your cookie preferences later by using the cookie settings tool available on our website, where provided.
Updating your preferences will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.
Browser Cookie Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings.
You can usually:
- View stored cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies
- Restrict certain cookie types
- Receive notifications before cookies are stored
Each browser has its own settings and instructions.
You can normally find cookie controls within your browser:
- Settings
- Privacy
- Security
- Preferences
sections.
Please note that deleting or blocking cookies may affect how certain websites function.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
You can choose to disable or restrict cookies.
However, doing so may affect your experience on our website.
Depending on which cookies are disabled, you may experience:
- Reduced website functionality
- Loss of saved preferences
- Limited access to certain features
- Less personalised content
- Reduced the accuracy of website improvements
- Potential issues with forms and interactive tools
Essential cookies may still be required for core website functionality.
Data Protection and Your Rights
Where cookies collect personal data, we process that information in accordance with:
- UK GDPR
- Data Protection Act 2018
- Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
Depending on your circumstances, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including the right to access, correct, restrict, or request deletion of personal data.
Further information can be found in our Privacy Policy.
Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in legal requirements
- Regulatory guidance
- New website features
- Changes to the technologies we use
- Business developments
Any updates will be published on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be amended accordingly.
We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how cookies are used.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us.
Email: Info@Yourvatcalculator.co.uk
Contact Page: Yourvatcalculator.co.uk/contact-us/
If you believe your data protection rights have been affected, you may also have the right to raise concerns with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Thank you for taking the time to read our Cookies Policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a transparent and trustworthy experience when using our VAT Calculator website.