Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

GadgetRimz ("we", "us", "our") operates the website at gadgetrimz.com. For the purposes of the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, GadgetRimz is the data controller responsible for personal data processed through this Site. Contact us at privacy@gadgetrimz.com for any data-related enquiries.

2. What We Collect

We collect the following categories of information when you use our Site:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time on page, referring URL, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location (country/region level only) via analytics tools.
• Technical Data: IP address (anonymised after 26 months), browser version, operating system, screen resolution, and connection type.
• Cookie Data: Cookie consent preferences and session identifiers. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
• Communications: If you contact us by email, we retain your name, email address, and the content of your message for as long as necessary to respond to and resolve your enquiry.

We do not collect payment information, national identity numbers, or sensitive personal data. We do not require account registration to use the Site.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your data for the following purposes and on the following legal bases:

• Site Analytics (Legitimate Interest): Understanding how visitors use our Site to improve content quality and user experience. Processed using Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymisation enabled.
• Affiliate Link Tracking (Legitimate Interest): Third-party affiliate networks may set cookies to attribute purchases to our site. This enables us to earn commissions that fund our editorial work.
• Cookie Consent Management (Legal Obligation): Recording your cookie preferences to comply with PECR and GDPR requirements.
• Responding to Enquiries (Contract / Legitimate Interest): Processing communications you send us to provide assistance or respond to feedback.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our Site. For a detailed breakdown of every cookie we use, their purpose, provider, and duration, please see our dedicated Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services which may process data according to their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics 4: Website analytics with IP anonymisation. Google Privacy Policy.
• Google Tag Manager: Tag management for analytics and tracking scripts.
• Amazon Associates: Affiliate link tracking for Amazon product links. Amazon Privacy Notice.
• Cloudflare: CDN and DDoS protection. Processes traffic metadata to protect Site security.

6. Data Retention

Analytics data is retained for 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted or fully anonymised. Email communications are retained for up to 3 years to handle follow-up enquiries. Cookie consent records are retained for 12 months from consent. We do not retain data beyond these periods unless required by law.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where we have no legitimate basis for continued processing.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@gadgetrimz.com. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include HTTPS encryption for all data in transit, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at privacy@gadgetrimz.com and we will promptly delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent revision was made. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, data subject requests, or concerns, please contact our Data Protection point of contact at privacy@gadgetrimz.com. We aim to respond to all enquiries within 5 business days.