Privacy Policy

Sick Pay Calculator

Last Updated: January 2026

In Short: This calculator runs entirely in your browser. We don't collect, store, or transmit your sick pay calculations, earnings data, or personal health information. We use Google Analytics to count visits, and we may display advertising.

1. Information We Collect

Calculator Input Data

When you use the Sick Pay Calculator, you may enter:

Average weekly earnings
Number of sick days
Working days per week
Sick leave dates and periods
Return to work dates

Important: All calculator inputs and results are processed locally in your browser using JavaScript. We do not transmit, store, or have access to any of your earnings, health, or employment information.

Analytics Data

We do not collect any analytics data. No analytics or measurement service runs on this site, so nothing records the pages you visit, how long you stay, or where you arrived from.

Cookies and Local Storage

We may use cookies and browser local storage for:

Advertising: Google AdSense cookies for personalized ads (if applicable)
Saved Calculations: Storing your calculation history locally in your browser (you can clear this anytime)
Sick Leave Tracking: Remembering your sick leave periods (stored locally only)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide the sick pay calculator functionality
Understand how people use the site
Improve the calculator and add helpful features
Display relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense)

3. Advertising

This site may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

For more information about how Google uses data, visit How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your sick pay calculations are NOT stored on our servers. All calculations happen in your browser. If you use the "save calculation" or "sick leave tracker" features, this data is saved locally in your browser's storage only.

If you clear your browser cache or use a different device, your saved calculations will not be available. We do not maintain a database of user calculations or personal information.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements (Privacy Policy)
Cloudflare: For hosting and performance (Privacy Policy)

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Disable cookies: Configure your browser to reject cookies (note: this may affect site functionality)
Opt out of personalized ads: Visit Google Ads Settings
Clear saved data: Clear your browser cache and local storage to remove saved calculations at any time

7. Children's Privacy

This service is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

8. Health & Employment Data Disclaimer

This calculator is for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered medical, legal, or professional advice regarding sick leave or health matters.

We do not:

Collect or store health information
Share any data with your employer
Report sick leave to any government agency
Provide medical or legal advice

Always consult your employer's sick pay policy, HR department, or a medical professional for specific guidance.

9. SSP Calculation Accuracy

We strive to keep SSP rates and calculations accurate and up-to-date. However, UK Statutory Sick Pay rules can change. Always verify SSP entitlements with official government guidance at gov.uk/statutory-sick-pay.

10. Data Retention

We retain data as follows:

Local storage data: Stored in your browser until you clear it. We have no access to this data.
Advertising data: Managed by Google AdSense according to their data retention policies.

Since we do not collect personal data directly, there is no personal data for us to delete from our servers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle data, please contact us:

Email: hello@sick-pay-calculator.co.uk
Website: sick-pay-calculator.co.uk

Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy. This calculator is designed to help you understand your sick pay rights without compromising your personal health or financial information.

Your cookie choices

Cookies that are not strictly necessary, which here means advertising and measurement cookies, are only set if you agree to them. When you first visit the site you are asked to choose, and nothing non-essential is set until you do. Rejecting is a single click, exactly like accepting.

That choice is collected through Google's own consent notice rather than one of ours. Google is our advertising partner, the cookies in question are set by Google, and its notice is certified for this purpose, so it records your choice and passes it to the advertising system directly.

You can change your mind at any time using the Cookie settings link in the footer of any page, which reopens that same notice. The link is only shown where the notice applies, so if you are outside the UK, the EEA and Switzerland you will not see it.

Cookies already set by an earlier choice can be cleared through your browser settings.