Cookie Policy
Last updated: 18 November 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Student Loan Calculator UK uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should change your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies allow websites to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use the website
- Improve your browsing experience
- Provide relevant content and advertising
- Analyze website performance and traffic
How We Use Cookies
Student Loan Calculator UK uses cookies for several important reasons:
- To enable essential website functionality
- To remember your calculator inputs and preferences
- To understand how visitors interact with our website
- To improve our services and user experience
- To analyze website traffic and performance
We do not use cookies to collect personal information that can identify you directly. All data collected through cookies is aggregated and anonymized.
Types of Cookies We Use
RequiredStrictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Examples include:
- Session management cookies
- Security and authentication cookies
- Cookie consent preferences
- Load balancing cookies
OptionalFunctional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.
Examples include:
- Remembering your calculator inputs
- Saving your loan plan preferences
- Language and region preferences
- Display settings and customizations
OptionalAnalytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's performance and user experience.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics cookies (traffic analysis)
- Page view tracking
- User journey and behavior analysis
- Error tracking and debugging
- Performance monitoring
Note: Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. We cannot identify individual users.
OptionalAdvertising and Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help us measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples include:
- Google Ads and remarketing cookies
- Social media advertising pixels
- Conversion tracking
- Interest-based advertising
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website and deliver advertisements on and through the website.
Common third-party services we use include:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and improve our services. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site.
Google Privacy Policy →Google Ads
We may use Google Ads for advertising and remarketing purposes. These cookies help deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness.
About Google Ads →Social Media Platforms
Social media features and widgets may set cookies to enable their functionality and track your interaction with our content.
Please note that third-party cookies are controlled by the respective third parties, and you should review their privacy and cookie policies for more information.
How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies can be either session or persistent cookies:
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to remember your actions during a single browsing session.
Persistent Cookies
These remain on your device for a set period (ranging from days to years) or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences across multiple visits.
The specific retention period for each cookie varies depending on its purpose. Analytics cookies typically last from 1-2 years, while functional cookies may last for different periods based on their specific function.
How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:
1. Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose which types of cookies to accept.
2. Cookie Preference Center
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
3. Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find cookie controls in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu.
⚠️ Important Note:
If you choose to block cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to work.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in popular web browsers:
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, our website does not respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no industry standard for how to respond to such signals.
However, you can still control cookies through your browser settings and our cookie preference center.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Cookies
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our contact page.
Additional Resources
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