Effective Date: April, 2026

At the Student Finance Wales Calculator, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines exactly how we handle the information you choose to share with us. We believe in keeping things simple, transparent, and secure.

1. Information We Collect We collect the absolute minimum amount of personal data necessary to provide you with additional value. If you choose to subscribe to our mailing list or contact us directly, the only personal information we collect is your email address.

Please note: The financial figures (such as household income) that you enter into the calculator are processed locally in your browser. We do not capture, store, or track the financial data you input to generate your grant estimate.

2. How We Use Your Information We use your email address strictly for the following purposes:

• To send you important updates regarding changes to the Welsh Government student finance policies or maintenance grant thresholds.

• To share highly relevant information, guides, and resources to help you or your child prepare for university life and budget effectively.

• To respond directly to any questions or feedback you submit via our Contact page.

3. Data Sharing and Selling (Our Strict Guarantee) We respect your inbox and your privacy. We do not, and will never, sell, rent, or share your email address with any third parties, marketing agencies, or affiliate networks. Your data stays exclusively with us.

4. Data Security We take the security of your personal information seriously. Your email address is stored securely using industry-standard protocols to prevent unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse.

5. Your Rights and Choices Under UK data protection laws, you retain full control over your personal information:

• The Right to Unsubscribe: Every email we send will contain a clear, one-click 'Unsubscribe' link at the bottom. If you click it, you will be instantly removed from our mailing list.

• The Right to Erasure: You can contact us at any time to request that we completely delete your email address from our records.

• The Right to Access: You may request confirmation of the data we hold about you.

6. Cookies and Analytics To ensure our website functions correctly and to understand how many people are using the calculator, we may use basic, non-intrusive analytics cookies. These do not track you across the internet or identify you personally. You can manage your cookie preferences using the banner at the bottom of your screen.

7. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your data rights, please reach out via our Contact Page or email us directly support@checkmygrantwales.co.uk

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