Introduction
Welcome to the NHS BMI Calculator. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our website and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
Data We Collect
When you use our BMI Calculator, we may collect the following information:
- Age
- Gender
- Height
- Weight
- Ethnicity
- Waist measurement (if provided)
Important: All BMI calculations are performed directly in your browser. Your personal health information (height, weight, etc.) is not transmitted to or stored on our servers unless you explicitly consent to save your results.
How We Use Your Data
We use the information you provide solely for the purpose of:
- Calculating your Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Providing personalized health recommendations based on your results
- Improving our calculator’s accuracy and usability (using anonymized data only)
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses essential cookies to ensure the proper functioning of our BMI calculator. We also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, which helps us improve it. These analytics are anonymized and do not personally identify you.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to third parties. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
Your Data Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access any personal data we hold about you
- The right to request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to restrict or object to processing
- The right to data portability
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.