This page explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies PlainRight uses, why, and how to control them.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies (pixels, web beacons, local storage, link decoration) work in comparable ways. The rules that govern their use in the UK are the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), as amended by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, and interpreted through the ICO's guidance updated in April 2026.
Our approach in plain English
When you arrive at PlainRight, only strictly necessary cookies are active. Nothing else fires. You will see a cookie consent banner. If you accept additional categories, the relevant technologies are enabled. If you decline or ignore the banner, only strictly necessary cookies run. You can change your choice at any time using the “Manage cookies” link in the footer.
Categories of cookies we use
1. Strictly necessary
These cookies are required for the site to function. They do not track you for advertising purposes and do not require your consent.
| Cookie / technology | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMP consent record | PlainRight (via CookieYes) | Stores your cookie preferences so you are not asked again on every page | 1 year |
| Session / security tokens (if applicable) | PlainRight | Prevents cross-site request forgery; maintains session state | Session |
2. Analytics (Vercel Web Analytics — no consent required)
PlainRight uses Vercel Web Analytics to understand how the site is used: which calculators are popular, where users arrive from, where they leave. Vercel Web Analytics is cookieless — it does not set any cookies on your device, does not collect personal data, does not build user profiles, and does not require your consent. It records only aggregate, anonymous pageview and route data.
| Cookie / technology | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| No cookies set | Vercel Web Analytics | Cookieless pageview and route analytics — no personal data collected | N/A |
Data is processed by Vercel Inc. See Vercel's privacy policy: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.
How to control cookies
Manage cookies on this site.Use the “Manage cookies” link in the footer of any page to revisit your consent choices at any time. You can accept or withdraw consent by category. Changes take effect immediately.
Browser settings. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the site works. For instructions:
Your right to withdraw consent.You can withdraw consent at any time via “Manage cookies.” Withdrawing consent stops tracking from that point forward but does not affect data already collected during your consented session.
Changes to this policy
We update this page when our cookie use changes. The “last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent change. For material changes, we will reset the consent banner so you can make a fresh choice.