This Privacy Policy explains how UCAS Point Calculator (“we”, “us”, “our”), operating at ucaspointcalculator.co.uk, collects and uses information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling any personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
UCAS Point Calculator is an independent website providing a free UCAS tariff points calculation tool for students in the United Kingdom. We are not affiliated with UCAS, any university, or any awarding body.
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us via the Contact page.
What Information We Collect
Information you provide
If you use the contact form on this website, we collect the name, email address, and message content you submit. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry and is not shared with any third party.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, we collect certain information automatically when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This information is collected through analytics tools (see below) and is used only to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.
Calculator data
The UCAS points calculator on this site runs entirely in your browser. The qualification grades you enter are not sent to our servers, not stored, and not recorded in any way. Once you close or refresh the page, all calculator data is gone.
Cookies
We use cookies to help the site function and to collect anonymous analytics data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. The cookies we use fall into the following categories:
| Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the site to function correctly | Session |
| Analytics | Anonymous usage data to help us improve the site | Up to 2 years |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the site function.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use this site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data such as pages visited, time on site, and device type. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to operate and improve this website, respond to contact form submissions, and understand how the site is being used. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months and then deleted. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics default retention settings.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate data, request deletion of your data, and object to processing of your data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the Contact page.
Third Party Links
This website contains links to external sites including ucas.com and gov.uk. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and recommend you review their privacy policies directly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Last updated: October 2026