UK Privacy Notice

Last Updated: June 30, 2025

Introduction

Home and Gardenes is an independent editorial website dedicated to home improvement, gardening, interior design, landscaping and modern living. Data privacy and protection are extremely important to us. This Privacy Notice explains what data we collect, how we use it, how long we keep it and what rights you have over your information.

1. What Personal Data Do We Collect?

• Contact information (name, email address) when subscribing to newsletters or contacting us.
• Technical information (IP address, browser type, device, operating system).
• Behavioural data (pages viewed, time spent, clicks).
• Payment details when purchasing a product or service.
• Marketing preferences if you choose to receive communications from us.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide our editorial content and services.
• To improve website performance and security.
• To personalise user experience.
• To send newsletters (with your consent).
• To display advertising and measure its effectiveness.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your data based on consent, legitimate interest, contractual necessity or legal compliance under UK GDPR and applicable data protection laws.

4. Advertising & Cookies

We work with advertising partners such as Google to display advertisements on our website. Cookies may be used to personalise ads and analyse traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings.

5. Do We Share Your Information?

We may share certain data with trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, payment processors, marketing tools) strictly where necessary and under confidentiality agreements. We do not sell your personal data.

6. How Long Do We Keep Your Data?

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations.

7. Security & International Transfers

We implement appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to protect your data. Where data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, appropriate legal safeguards are applied.

8. Your Data Rights

• Right of access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to object
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to withdraw consent

9. Children’s Data

Our services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. External Links & Affiliate Disclosure

Our website may contain affiliate links related to home and garden products. We may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

11. Contact Us

If you have any privacy-related questions, please contact us through our website contact form.