Cookie policy
UK PECR requires consent before non-essential storage. We go slightly further: nothing non-essential even loads before you choose.
The three categories
| Category | What's stored | When |
|---|---|---|
| Functional (always on) | Your consent choice itself; your last-selected tax year (localStorage keys rc_consent_v1) | Needed to run the site — no consent required under PECR |
| Statistics | Anonymous usage events via GA4 or Plausible, and their cookies/storage | Only after you opt in; rejected = nothing loads |
| Marketing | None currently — reserved for future referral measurement | Off unless you enable it |
What statistics can and cannot contain
Events are named (calculator_start, result_viewed, breakdown_opened, hmrc_route_clicked, referral_selected, correction_reported) with only three allowed properties: the tool, the tax year, and a coarse outcome category. Money, codes and text are rejected in code before anything is sent — covered in the privacy notice.
Changing your mind
Use Cookie preferences (footer of every page) to re-open the manager at any time. Withdrawal takes effect immediately for future events. Stored provider cookies can also be cleared via your browser settings.