NHS Staff Tools
Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters. Here's exactly what we do — and don't do — with your information.
Our privacy commitment
NHS Staff Tools is committed to protecting your privacy. All calculator tools run entirely in your browser — no personal calculation data is sent to our servers. This policy explains what data may be collected through third-party services such as advertising and analytics.
Data we collect
We do not directly collect personal data through our calculators. All calculations are performed locally in your browser. However, third-party services used on this site (such as Google AdSense and analytics) may collect certain information as described below.
Cookies & similar technologies
This site uses cookies. Under UK law (the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 — PECR — and UK GDPR), we ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences at any time using our cookie banner.
Essential cookies
Required for core site functionality (e.g. remembering your cookie consent choice). These do not require consent and cannot be disabled.
Advertising cookies (Google AdSense)
If you consent, Google AdSense may set cookies to serve ads based on your interests and prior visits to this and other websites. Google uses cookies such as the DART cookie to serve ads based on your browsing activity. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Analytics cookies
If you consent, we may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the site. This data is anonymised and used solely to improve the user experience.
Functional cookies
If you consent, functional cookies remember your preferences and settings across visits.
Google AdSense & third-party advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google AdSense is a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC.
- Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this site.
- Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.
- Google may collect and use data for ad personalisation. You may opt out of personalised advertising at any time via Google Ads Settings.
- You can also visit www.aboutads.info to opt out of third-party cookies for personalised advertising.
For more information on how Google uses your data, please review Google's Privacy Policy and How Google uses information from sites that use its services.
Third-party services
In addition to Google AdSense, we may use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics — to understand site usage (anonymised, with your consent).
- Content Delivery Networks — to serve site assets efficiently.
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties beyond what is described in this policy.
Your rights under UK GDPR
Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:
- Right of access — you can ask for copies of your personal data.
- Right to rectification — you can ask us to correct inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure — you can ask us to delete your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to restrict processing — you can ask us to limit how we use your data.
- Right to object — you can object to the processing of your data.
- Right to data portability — you can ask for your data in a portable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Managing your cookie preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of any page. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please visit our contact page.
Last updated: March 2026. This policy applies to all tools on NHS Staff Tools (nhsleavecalculator.co.uk).