Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
The short version: We don't ask you to sign up, and we never see or store the pension figures you type. All calculations happen entirely in your own browser. The only data collection comes from third-party services like Google AdSense and analytics, which you can control through the cookie banner.
Who we are
Pension Sprout ("we", "us", "our") operates the website at pensionsprout.com. This policy explains what information is collected when you use our site and how it is handled, in line with UK data protection law (UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018).
The calculator and your figures
The pension calculator runs entirely within your web browser. The numbers you enter — your age, salary, pension pot, contributions and so on — are processed on your own device to show your results. These figures are never sent to us, stored on any server, or shared with anyone. When you close or refresh the page, they're gone.
Cookies and similar technologies
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: A single cookie remembers your cookie-consent choice so we don't ask you on every visit. This is necessary for the site to function and respect your preferences.
- Advertising cookies: We display ads through Google AdSense to keep the site free. With your consent, Google and its partners may use cookies to show ads and measure their performance. These may be personalised based on your interests, or non-personalised, depending on your choice and location.
- Analytics cookies (if enabled): We may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how many people visit and which pages are popular. This helps us improve the site.
You can accept or reject non-essential cookies using the banner shown when you first visit, and your choice is remembered. You can also clear cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display adverts. Google is a third-party vendor that uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. For more on how Google uses data, see Google's policy on partner sites. You can also visit aboutads.info to opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalised advertising.
What we collect
We do not collect or store any personal information that identifies you directly. We do not run user accounts, mailing lists, or contact forms. The limited data handled by third parties (such as your approximate location or device type, used by ad networks) is governed by their own privacy policies, linked above.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have rights over personal data held about you, including the right to access, correct, or erase it, and to object to certain processing. Because we don't hold a database of users or personal data ourselves, most requests would relate to the third-party services above, and are best exercised directly with them. If you have any questions, you can contact us using the details below.
Children
This site is intended for adults considering their pension and retirement planning. It is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect data relating to children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at: support@pensionsprout.com
Not financial advice: Pension Sprout provides illustrations for general information only and does not give regulated financial advice. For advice tailored to your circumstances, please consult a financial adviser regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).