Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12 January 2026

This privacy policy explains how My Stamp Duty ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website at my-stamp-duty.co.uk.

Information We Collect

Calculator Data

All stamp duty calculations are performed locally in your web browser. The information you enter (property prices, buyer type) is:

Processed entirely in your browser
Never transmitted to our servers
Never stored on our servers
Never shared with third parties

We do not collect, store, or have access to any property price information or calculation data you enter.

Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This service collects:

Pages you visit
Time spent on the site
Your approximate location (country/city level)
Device and browser type
How you arrived at our site

This data is anonymised and used only to improve the site. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Cookies and Storage

Essential Functionality

This site does not use cookies or local storage. All calculations are performed in real-time without saving any data.

Third-Party Cookies

Our site may use third-party cookies from:

Google Analytics: For anonymous usage statistics
Google AdSense: For displaying relevant advertisements

These services may use cookies to provide personalised content and measure ad effectiveness. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google and its partners may use cookies and other tracking technologies to:

Show ads based on your interests
Measure ad performance
Prevent showing ads you've already seen

You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or www.youronlinechoices.com.

Data Security

Since we do not collect or store personal information or calculation data on our servers, there is minimal data security risk. All calculations occur in your browser and no data leaves your device.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law (UK GDPR), you have the right to:

Access any personal data we hold (none in this case)
Request deletion of your data (not applicable as we store nothing)
Opt out of analytics and personalised advertising
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Not Financial or Legal Advice

This calculator provides estimates based on current HMRC stamp duty rates. It is not financial or legal advice. The calculations are for informational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified solicitor, conveyancer, or tax advisor for advice specific to your property purchase.

Accuracy of Calculations

We strive to ensure our calculator uses accurate and up-to-date stamp duty rates. However, tax legislation can change. We are not responsible for any financial decisions made based on calculations from this tool. Always verify stamp duty amounts with HMRC or your solicitor before completing a property purchase.

External Links

Our site may contain links to external websites (such as gov.uk and HMRC). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please visit our Contact page.