Effective Date: May 2026
At nhsbands.co.uk, we understand that financial information is deeply personal. This Privacy Policy outlines our commitment to protecting the privacy of our visitors and explains how we handle data when you use our NHS pay calculators and resources.
Information We Do Not Collect
The most important thing to know is that we do not store your personal financial data.
- No Salary Storage: When you input figures into our calculators to estimate your take-home pay, that data is processed locally within your browser. It is not saved on our servers, and we have no way of linking specific salary calculations back to individual users.
- No Personal Identifiers: We do not require you to register an account, provide your name, staff number, or email address to access our tools.
Information We Collect Automatically
To maintain the performance of the site and understand which NHS bands are most in-demand, we collect limited, non-identifying information:
- Log Files: Like most websites, we use log files to track trends. This includes IP addresses, browser types, Internet Service Providers (ISP), and referring/exit pages. This data is used solely for site administration and is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics (specifically the GTAG system) to monitor traffic patterns. This helps us ensure the site remains fast and responsive during high-traffic periods, such as the release of new NHS pay awards.
Cookies and Advertising
To keep nhsbands.co.uk a free resource for healthcare staff, we partner with third-party vendors, including Google.
- Google AdSense: Google uses cookies (such as the DART cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites on the internet.
- Your Control: You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.
Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to external resources, such as official NHS Employers pay circulars and HMRC guidance. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of any website that collects personally identifiable information.
UK GDPR and Your Rights
As a UK-based resource, we comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Although we collect minimal data, you have the following rights:
- The right to be informed about how your data is used.
- The right of access to any data we may hold (typically limited to anonymous analytics logs).
- The right to object to automated processing or profiling.
Changes to This Policy
As the NHS pay landscape and data regulations evolve, we may update this policy. Any changes will be reflected by the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We recommend checking back periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our privacy lead at:
Email: admin@nhsbands.co.uk
See also: About Us, Terms and Conditions, and Contact Us.