Can I Retire?

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Introduction

Can I Retire ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our retirement calculator website.

This policy is written in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Our data protection practices are overseen by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's supervisory authority for data protection.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use our retirement calculator, you may input financial information such as:

  • Current age and retirement age
  • Current savings and portfolio value
  • Annual contributions
  • Expected annual expenses in retirement
  • Investment return assumptions

This information is processed locally in your browser and is not stored on our servers or transmitted to any third party.

Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information about your visit, including:

  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your data:

  • Legitimate Interests: To analyze usage patterns and improve our service
  • Consent: For cookie usage and personalized advertising (via our cookie banner)
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and improve our retirement calculator
  • To analyze usage patterns and optimize our service
  • To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • To comply with legal obligations under UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018

Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Cookies and PECR Compliance

We use cookies and similar technologies in compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). Cookies are used to:

  • Enhance your experience and remember your preferences
  • Analyze site traffic through Google Analytics
  • Display personalized advertisements through Google AdSense

We obtain your consent for non-essential cookies through our cookie banner. You can withdraw consent at any time through your browser settings or by updating your cookie preferences on our site. Essential cookies required for the basic functioning of the site do not require consent.

Data Storage and Security

Your financial inputs are processed client-side in your browser and are not stored on our servers. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect any data we do collect, in accordance with UK GDPR requirements. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain analytics data for up to 26 months. Cookie consent preferences are stored locally on your device until you choose to delete them or withdraw consent. Financial calculator inputs are not stored and are processed only in your browser session.

International Data Transfers

Some third-party services we use (including Google AdSense and Google Analytics) may transfer data to countries outside the UK. We ensure such transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to be informed: About how we use your data
  • Right of access: To request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to rectification: To request correction of inaccurate information
  • Right to erasure: To request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to restrict processing: To limit how we use your data
  • Right to data portability: To receive your data in a structured format
  • Right to object: To object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Rights regarding automated decision-making: Including profiling

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below. We will respond to your request within one month, though this may be extended in complex cases.

Right to Complain

You have the right to make a complaint to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's supervisory authority for data protection issues, if you believe our processing of your personal data infringes UK GDPR.

ICO Contact:

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Email: privacy@canitretire.co.uk

We will acknowledge your complaint within 3 working days and provide a detailed response within 30 calendar days, unless the matter is particularly complex, in which case we will inform you of any extension.