Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how BudgetBeacon collects, uses, and protects information when you use the website.
Last updated: April 20, 2026
1. Who we are
BudgetBeacon is a UK-focused website that provides money tools, calculators, guides, and related content.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us via the contact page on this website.
2. Information we may collect
Depending on how you use the website, we may collect certain information, including:
- information you enter into forms, such as your name, email address, and message
- technical information such as browser type, device type, IP address, and pages visited
- usage data such as how you interact with the website, tools, and pages
- cookies and similar technologies used for analytics, functionality, and advertising
3. How we use information
We may use information to:
- operate, improve, and maintain the website
- respond to messages or enquiries sent through the site
- understand how visitors use the website
- measure performance and improve content and user experience
- display advertising and analyse ad performance
- comply with legal obligations where necessary
4. Cookies and tracking technologies
BudgetBeacon may use cookies and similar technologies to improve site functionality, understand usage, and support analytics and advertising.
Cookies may be used to remember preferences, measure traffic, and personalise advertising where applicable.
You can usually control or disable cookies through your browser settings, although some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Analytics
We may use analytics services to understand how visitors use the website. These services may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on site, device information, and approximate location data.
This information helps us improve the website, content, and user experience.
6. Advertising
BudgetBeacon may display advertisements through third-party advertising partners, including ad networks such as Google AdSense.
These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads, measure ad performance, and personalise advertising where permitted.
Third-party vendors may collect and use data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
7. Contact forms and messages
If you contact us through the website, we may collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and message content.
We use this information only to respond to enquiries, manage communication, and improve the site where relevant.
8. Data sharing
We do not sell personal information. We may share information with service providers and partners who help operate the website, such as hosting providers, analytics providers, email or form providers, and advertising partners.
We may also disclose information where required to comply with applicable law, regulation, or legal process.
9. Data retention
We keep information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including legal, operational, and security reasons.
10. Data security
We take reasonable steps to protect information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
11. Your rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights relating to your personal data, including the right to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or objection to certain processing.
To make a request, please contact us through the website contact page.
12. Third-party links
The website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
13. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.