This policy explains what personal information MTD HQ collects, why, and your rights. MTD HQ is run by Matthew Dickinson, Greater Manchester, UK. Contact: hello@mtdhq.co.uk.
Our calculators don’t collect your figures. The income figures you type into our tools are worked out in your own browser. We don’t see or store them.
What we collect and why
| What | Why | Legal basis (UK GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Your email address, if you sign up for reminders or our newsletter | To send the emails you asked for | Your consent; unsubscribe any time |
| Your name, email and message, if you contact us | To reply to you | Our legitimate interest in answering you |
| Website usage data (pages viewed, device, rough location) via Google Analytics | To see which guides help people and improve the site | Your consent, through our cookie banner |
| Affiliate cookies, when you click a software link | So the provider knows you came from us and can pay us commission | Your consent, through our cookie banner |
Who we share it with
We don’t sell your information. These services process data for us:
- Hostinger: hosts the website and our email
- MailerLite: sends reminders and newsletters
- Google Analytics: measures site visits
- Affiliate networks and software providers whose programmes we join: track sign-ups from our links
Some of these companies may handle data outside the UK, under legal safeguards.
How long we keep it
Email sign-ups until you unsubscribe. Messages for up to two years. Analytics data for 14 months.
Cookies
We use essential cookies that make the site work, and analytics and affiliate cookies only if you agree. Change your choice at any time using the cookie settings link at the bottom of every page.
Your rights
You can ask to see, correct or delete the information we hold about you, or object to how we use it. Email us and we’ll reply within one month. If you’re unhappy with our answer, you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ico.org.uk).