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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

GigTax ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Account Information: Email address, name, and password when you create an account
  • Financial Data: Income records, expense records, and mileage logs you enter into the app
  • Tax Calculations: Saved tax calculations and estimates
  • Usage Data: How you interact with our service (for improving the product)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide the tax calculation and record-keeping services
  • Generate PDF reports and summaries
  • Send important account notifications
  • Improve and develop our services

4. Data Storage

Your data is securely stored using Supabase, a trusted cloud database provider. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Our servers are located in the EU.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We only share data with:

  • Service providers necessary to run the platform (e.g., hosting, authentication)
  • Legal authorities if required by law

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct any inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@gigtax.co.uk

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your data will be permanently deleted within 30 days. We recommend keeping your tax records for at least 5 years as required by HMRC.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. These are necessary for the service to function and cannot be disabled.

9. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • HTTPS encryption for all connections
  • Secure password hashing
  • Row-level security for database access
  • Regular security audits

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, contact us at:
Email: privacy@gigtax.co.uk