Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2025

Descriptive text 1. Introduction

TeacherPayCalculator ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the "Site"). By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect a. Calculator Data

When you use our pay calculators (for Qualified Teacher, Leadership, Unqualified Teacher, or Lead Practitioners), the data you enter (such as pay scale selections, employment percentage, TLR payments, etc.) is used solely to perform the calculation and display the results.

We do not store any of your input data beyond your session.

b. Usage Data

We automatically collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This information is used for analytics purposes (via tools such as Google Analytics) to help us improve the Site.

c. Communication Data

If you contact us (for example, via our contact forms or email), we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide in order to respond to your inquiry.

3. How We Use Your Information
  • For Calculations: Your submitted data is used immediately to compute pay figures and then discarded.
  • For Analytics: Usage data helps us understand how our Site is used and to improve its functionality and performance.
  • For Communication: We use your contact details only to reply to your inquiries or as otherwise expressly permitted by you.
  • For Legal Purposes: We may process your data as required by law, including for purposes related to risk management and to protect our rights.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. You may modify your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some parts of the Site may not function properly without them.

5. Third-Party Services

Our Site may include links to third-party websites or services (for example, Google Analytics). These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We do not control their privacy practices and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • The right to access your personal data.
  • The right to correct or update your personal data.
  • The right to request deletion of your personal data (subject to certain legal obligations).
  • The right to object to or restrict our processing of your personal data.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.