UCAT Score Calculator (“we,” “us,” “our,” “the Site”) operates ucatscorecalculator.co.uk. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our UCAT score calculator and related tools. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.
Information We Collect
We are a free tool and information site. We do not require you to create an account, and we do not ask you to submit your name, address, or any personal identifiers to use our calculators. The information we do collect falls into two categories:
- Calculator inputs: Scores and data you enter into our UCAT calculators (e.g., section scores) are processed in your browser to generate a result. We do not store these inputs on our servers or link them to you personally.
- Automatically collected technical data: Like most websites, our server and analytics tools automatically log standard technical information such as your approximate location (country/region, derived from IP address), browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the Site.
How Information Is Used
We use the information described above to:
- Operate and improve the UCAT calculator tools
- Understand which pages and features are useful to visitors
- Diagnose technical issues and improve site performance
- Monitor and improve the accuracy and usefulness of our content
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to support analytics and advertising, as described in more detail in our Cookie Policy below.
Analytics Services
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site — for example, which pages are most popular and how people navigate between our calculators and guides. Google Analytics collects information such as pages viewed, time on site, referring site, and general location. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. You can learn more about how Google handles this data at Google’s own privacy policy, and you can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising Partners
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Site. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. This is known as interest-based or personalised advertising.
- You can review and adjust your ad personalisation settings at Google Ads Settings.
- You can also opt out of personalised advertising generally via the Your Online Choices site (for EU/UK visitors) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (for US visitors).
We do not control the specific ads shown by Google AdSense and are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements.
Third-Party Services
Aside from Google Analytics and Google AdSense, we may occasionally embed or link to third-party services (for example, official UCAT or university admissions websites) for informational purposes. These third parties operate under their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them when you visit their sites.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the limited data we collect, including using a secure (HTTPS) connection for the Site. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
UCAT Score Calculator is intended for use by prospective university applicants preparing for admissions tests, some of whom may be under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from any visitor, regardless of age, beyond the automated technical data described above. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information beyond what is described in this policy, please contact us so we can address it.
User Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection law (such as the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018) including the right to:
- Know what data is processed about you
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent to cookies at any time (see our Cookie Policy)
Because we collect very limited personal data, most requests can be resolved simply by clearing your cookies or adjusting your ad settings as described above. For anything else, contact us using the details below.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data has been mishandled.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact us at: Email: info@ucatscorecalculator.co.uk
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.