Privacy Policy

We may collect limited technical data automatically when you use the site, including:

• Log data: IP address, browser type, device information, ISP, referring pages, timestamps and basic click data.
• Analytics data: aggregated site usage information through tools such as Google Analytics 4.
• Cookie data: information stored in cookies or similar technologies for site performance, audience measurement and advertising support.

We do not ask readers to submit HMRC sign-in credentials, Government Gateway passwords or tax account passwords through this site.

We may use technical data to:

• keep the site running securely and reliably;
• understand how readers use our independent P800 guidance;
• measure traffic patterns and improve content quality;
• support advertising and reporting if Google AdSense or similar services are enabled.

For routine analytics, site security and similar operational uses, we generally rely on legitimate interests under the UK GDPR, where that basis is appropriate. Those interests include understanding traffic, maintaining the site, preventing abuse and improving how readers find clear explanations of P800 and HMRC guidance.

Where cookie consent is legally required, especially for analytics or advertising technologies, we expect to rely on consent before loading the relevant tools.

Cookies and similar tools may be used to:

• remember basic site preferences;
• analyse traffic and aggregated reader behaviour;
• support advertising, ad measurement and frequency capping.

Google AdSense and other third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this site or other sites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads based on visits to this site and/or other sites on the internet.

Users may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Users can also visit www.aboutads.info to opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalised advertising.

We currently plan around tools such as Google Analytics 4 to analyse usage in an aggregated way. We do not intend to use those analytics reports to identify individual readers personally.

If advertising is enabled, Google AdSense or similar services may use cookies or similar technologies to serve and measure adverts. Third-party vendors and ad networks may also use cookies, and visitors should review those vendors' own privacy information where relevant.

We aim to keep technical and analytics data only for as long as it is reasonably needed for reporting, security and site improvement. Where Google Analytics 4 is used, the default reporting retention setting is typically limited rather than indefinite.

UK users may have rights under the UK GDPR, including the right to:

• request access to personal data we hold about them;
• request correction of inaccurate data;
• request deletion in some circumstances;
• object to certain processing;
• request restriction of processing in some situations;
• lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

If you have a privacy question about this site or want to report an issue in this policy, you can contact us at [email protected].

For more context about how this site works, you can also read our About page and Disclaimer.