Strands Hints Today (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates strandshintstoday.co.uk (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit the Site, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
If you contact us by email or through a contact form, we collect the information you choose to share, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit, including:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring pages
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 2)
2. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences (such as dark mode, if offered)
- Understand how visitors use the Site through analytics
- Serve relevant advertising, if applicable
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site.
3. Advertising and Analytics
We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics to understand Site traffic, and advertising networks such as Google AdSense to display ads. These third parties may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites, to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.
You can learn more about Google’s approach to advertising and opt out of personalised advertising at www.google.com/settings/ads.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain the Site
- Understand and improve how visitors use the Site
- Respond to enquiries sent via our Contact Us page
- Display advertising to support the Site (if applicable)
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Legal Basis for Processing (UK/EU Visitors)
Where UK GDPR or EU GDPR applies, we process personal data based on:
- Consent — for optional cookies and analytics/advertising tracking
- Legitimate interests — for basic Site operation, security, and responding to enquiries
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with:
- Analytics and advertising providers (see Section 3)
- Service providers who help us run the Site (e.g. hosting)
- Authorities, where required by law
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.
8. Your Rights
If you are located in the UK or EU, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info.strandshint@gmail.com.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
11. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to info.strandshint@gmail.com.