Legal Notice

Last updated: June 2026

In accordance with applicable consumer protection and digital services legislation, the following legal notice is provided to users and visitors of the website https://realsalary.co.uk. By accessing and browsing this website, users acknowledge and accept these terms in their entirety.

1. Publisher Information

This website is published by:
Mottalib Radif
Email: contact@realsalary.co.uk
Website: https://realsalary.co.uk
Editor-in-Chief: Mottalib Radif

The publisher assumes editorial responsibility for all content published on the website, with the exception of results generated by the salary calculators, which depend on data entered by the user and on HMRC tax rates and National Insurance thresholds in effect at the date of consultation.

2. Hosting

This website is hosted by:
Cloudflare, Inc.
101 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, United States
Website: www.cloudflare.com

Cloudflare Pages is a static website hosting service. The infrastructure relies on a global content delivery network (CDN) that serves pages from the server closest to each visitor. HTTPS is used to encrypt all data in transit. Cloudflare is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, ensuring an adequate level of data protection for international transfers. As a technical host, Cloudflare does not exercise editorial control over the website's content.

3. About This Website

Real Salary is an independent information platform offering free salary calculators and tax tools for the United Kingdom. All calculations are performed locally in your browser using client-side JavaScript; no personal data is sent to our servers. The website provides informational content about UK salary, income tax, National Insurance contributions, student loan repayments, pension contributions, and other PAYE-related topics.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on Real Salary, including text, calculators, graphics, source code, calculation algorithms, page layouts and design elements, is protected by copyright and intellectual property law under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. No reproduction, distribution, or modification of any part of this site is permitted without the prior written consent of the publisher, except as allowed by applicable fair dealing provisions.

Users are authorised to browse the website for strictly personal and private use. Brief quotations for informational purposes are permitted provided the source is credited.

5. Privacy and Data Protection

Real Salary is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

All salary calculations are performed entirely in your web browser using client-side JavaScript. No personal data, including salary, tax code, pension contributions, or any other financial information, is transmitted to, collected by, or stored on our servers. The technical architecture is designed according to the principle of "privacy by design".

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics service that uses no cookies, stores no personal data, and is fully GDPR-compliant. For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

6. Cookies

Real Salary uses no tracking cookies. No advertising, profiling, or third-party cookies are placed. User preferences (such as dark/light mode) are stored in the browser's localStorage, which is not a cookie and is never transmitted to our servers. Since no tracking cookies are used, a cookie consent banner is not legally required under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).

Cloudflare may use a technical cookie (__cf_bm) for bot detection and DDoS protection. This cookie is strictly necessary for security and does not require consent.

7. Data Protection (UK GDPR)

7.1 Data Controller

The data controller for this website is Mottalib Radif, reachable at contact@realsalary.co.uk.

7.2 Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:

Right of access (Art. 15): obtain confirmation of whether personal data is being processed.
Right to rectification (Art. 16): obtain correction of inaccurate data.
Right to erasure (Art. 17): obtain deletion of personal data.
Right to restriction (Art. 18): restrict processing in certain cases.
Right to portability (Art. 20): receive data in a machine-readable format.
Right to object (Art. 21): object to processing on grounds relating to your situation.
Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7): withdraw consent at any time.
Right to lodge a complaint: with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

Since we collect minimal personal data, most of these rights are satisfied by default. For any enquiry, contact us at contact@realsalary.co.uk. We undertake to respond within 30 days.

8. Terms of Use

By accessing https://realsalary.co.uk, you agree to these terms. The website is accessible free of charge. The publisher uses all reasonable means to ensure quality access but is under no obligation of result. Access may be interrupted at any time for maintenance or updates. Users agree to use the website in accordance with its intended purpose and not for unlawful purposes.

9. Liability Disclaimer

The calculators and information on Real Salary are provided for educational and informational purposes only. They do not constitute tax advice, financial advice, or any professional service. While we strive for accuracy using official HMRC rates for the current tax year, we make no warranties regarding the completeness or accuracy of any calculations or content.

The publisher shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or expenses resulting from the use of the calculators, information, or tools provided on this site. Users should consult HMRC or a qualified chartered accountant for advice specific to their financial situation. We recommend verifying results via the official HMRC tax calculator.

10. External Links

This site may contain links to external websites, including gov.uk, HMRC, and other authoritative sources. The publisher has no control over the content of these external sites and disclaims all responsibility for their content, privacy practices, or availability.

11. Applicable Law

This legal notice is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, after any attempt at amicable resolution. The potential invalidity of any clause shall not affect the remaining provisions.

12. Changes and Contact

The publisher reserves the right to modify this legal notice at any time. Changes take effect upon publication. For questions about this legal notice, our privacy practices, or the operation of the website, contact us at:
contact@realsalary.co.uk