Cookie Policy
Last updated: 22 May 2026
This page explains what cookies and similar technologies SideHustleTax uses, why we use them, and how you can control them. We only set non-essential cookies with your explicit consent.
Category 1 — Strictly necessary
These are required for the site to function and cannot be turned off. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sht-calculator-v1 | SideHustleTax (localStorage) | Stores your calculator inputs locally so they are remembered on return visits. Never sent to any server. | Persistent (until you clear site data) |
klaro | Klaro (localStorage) | Stores your cookie consent preferences so the banner does not reappear on every visit. | 1 year |
Category 2 — Analytics (opt-in)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve the calculator and content. They are only loaded if you accept analytics cookies. No analytics data is collected if you decline.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Used to persist session state across pages within a Google Analytics session. | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users. Used to throttle request rate. | 24 hours |
Category 3 — Advertising (opt-in)
These cookies are used to display relevant advertisements on blog pages via Google AdSense. They are only loaded if you accept advertising cookies. No advertising data is collected if you decline.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
__gads | Google AdSense | Registers what ads have been displayed to the user. | 13 months |
__gpi | Google AdSense | Registers user behaviour and interaction with ads. | 13 months |
_gcl_au | Google AdSense | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency. | 3 months |
How to manage your preferences
Click the "Manage cookie preferences" button above to review and change your consent choices at any time. You can also clear all cookies by clearing your browser's site data for side-hustle-tax.co.uk — instructions vary by browser but are usually found under Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data.
For more information about how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy.