This policy explains how HomeWisely.co.uk ("we", "us") collects and uses personal data, in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who we are
The data controller is [Your Name / business name], [address or "contact details available on request"]. Email: hello@homewisely.co.uk.
What we collect
- Messages you send us (name, email address, message), via email or our contact form. Used only to reply. Lawful basis: legitimate interests.
- Analytics data (pages visited, device and browser type, approximate location, referring site), collected with Google Analytics only if you consent through our cookie banner. Lawful basis: consent.
- Affiliate and advertising cookies (e.g. Amazon), set only if you consent. Lawful basis: consent.
- Server logs (IP address, time of request), kept by our host for security. Lawful basis: legitimate interests.
Who we share it with
- Our hosting provider (Hostinger), who stores the site and its logs.
- Google (Analytics), if you consent.
- Affiliate partners (e.g. Amazon), if you click an affiliate link and have consented to their cookies.
Some of these providers process data outside the UK under appropriate safeguards such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or adequacy regulations.
How long we keep it
Contact messages: up to 2 years. Analytics data: 14 months. Server logs: per our host's retention, typically up to 30 days.
Your rights
You can ask to access, correct, delete or restrict your data, object to its processing, or withdraw consent at any time (use the cookie settings link or email us). You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk).
Cookies
See our cookie policy.