Privacy &
Data Transparency
Police Pay is committed to transparency about how data is handled. This page explains what information is collected, how it is used and your rights under UK data protection law.
Last Updated: 25 February 2026
Who We Are
Police Pay is an independent online platform providing financial and regulatory guidance for UK policing.
We are not affiliated with any police force, staff association or government body.
What Personal Data We Collect
Police Pay does not require user accounts to access calculators or guides. All calculator inputs run locally in your browser.
We Do Not Collect
- Salary inputs
- Pension data
- Calculator entries
- Overtime figures
We Collect (Analytics)
- Device type
- Browser type
- Anonymised IP address
- Pages viewed
Analytics
If analytics is enabled, Police Pay uses privacy-respecting analytics tools to understand site usage and improve performance.
- Cookies
- Tracking Tech
These tools do not provide us with personal payroll or financial data. You can control cookies via your browser settings.
Advertising
Police Pay may display advertisements via third-party networks such as Google.
- Use cookies
- Device identifiers
- Measure performance
We do not control third-party cookie policies. Users can manage advertising preferences via Google Ads settings.
Legal Basis for Processing
Where data is processed, it is done under:
- • Legitimate interest (site improvement and security)
- • Consent (where cookies are accepted)
Police Pay does not process sensitive personal data.
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained only as long as necessary for site improvement, security monitoring, and advertising reporting.
We do not retain calculator input data.
Your Rights (UK GDPR)
Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:
To exercise these rights, contact:
privacy@policepay.co.ukSecurity
Police Pay uses secure hosting, HTTPS encryption, and industry-standard security practices.
No online system can guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in regulations, technology, or platform features.
The latest version will always be published here.