Information We Collect
We collect minimal data. We do not require you to create an account, provide personal information, or submit any forms to use this website. We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties.
Analytics Data
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. This collects anonymised data including:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search engine
- General geographic location (country and city level, not precise address)
- Browser type and device category (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Operating system
This data is aggregated and anonymised. We cannot identify individual visitors from analytics data. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. See the Cookies section below.
Server Logs
Our web hosting provider automatically logs standard server access data including IP addresses, browser user agents, and requested URLs. These logs are retained for a limited period for security and troubleshooting purposes and are not used for tracking or marketing.
Cookies
We use a small number of cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics: measures site traffic and usage patterns | 2 years | Analytics |
| Amazon affiliate cookies | When you click an Amazon link, Amazon sets cookies to track the referral for commission attribution | 24 hours | Affiliate |
We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting cookies, or social media tracking cookies.
Third Parties
Amazon Associates
We participate in the Amazon Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn commission by linking to Amazon.co.uk. When you click an affiliate link on our site and make a purchase on Amazon, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Amazon may set cookies on your device to track this referral.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic. Google processes this data on our behalf under a data processing agreement. For more information about how Google handles data, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a UK and EU resident, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK Data Protection Act 2018:
- Right of access: You may request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing.
- Right to restrict processing: You may request restriction of processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to data portability: You may request a machine-readable copy of your personal data.
- Right to object: You may object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
Given that we collect minimal personal data (anonymised analytics only), these rights are unlikely to be relevant for most visitors. However, if you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.
Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]