Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how HearthVerdict handles information when you visit this website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and to being transparent about the limited data we collect. This policy is written in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

What we collect

HearthVerdict is an editorial review site, not a shop, and we collect as little data as possible. We do not ask you to create an account, and we do not sell products directly, so we do not collect names, addresses or payment details. We may collect anonymous, aggregated analytics data, such as which pages are visited and the general type of device used, to understand how the site is used and to improve it. This data does not identify you personally.

Cookies

This site may use cookies and similar technologies for basic functionality and anonymous analytics. Affiliate links to Amazon may set cookies on your device through Amazon's own systems when you click them, which Amazon uses to attribute any resulting purchase; these are governed by Amazon's own privacy policy. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time, though some site features may not work as intended if you disable them.

Third parties

When you click an affiliate link and visit Amazon, or any other third-party site, you are subject to that site's own privacy policy and terms, not ours. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. We do not pass any personal information about you to manufacturers or retailers.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have rights over any personal data we may hold, including the right to access it, correct it or request its deletion. Because we collect only anonymous, aggregated data, we typically hold no information that identifies you personally. If you have any questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us through our about us page.

We may update this privacy policy from time to time, and any changes will be posted on this page.