🍪 Cookie & Privacy Policy for The DIY Website
Last Updated: [27/05/2025]
Welcome to The DIY Website. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use your data. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us improve your experience by remembering preferences, enabling basic functions, analyzing performance, and showing relevant content.
2. What Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Marketing Cookies: May be used to show you ads relevant to your interests (e.g., YouTube video embeds, social sharing).
- Performance Cookies: Help us improve site speed and functionality.
3. Personal Data We Collect
When you interact with our site, we may collect:
- Name and email address (e.g., through contact forms or newsletter signups)
- IP address and browser information
- Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, etc.)
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
4. How We Use Your Data
We collect and use your data for:
- Improving website performance
- Sending updates (if you subscribe to emails)
- Responding to your messages or requests
- Complying with legal obligations
5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party tools like:
- Google Analytics (to monitor website traffic)
- YouTube (for video content)
- Email marketing providers (if you sign up to receive updates)
These services may place their own cookies. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
6. Your GDPR Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you
- Correct any inaccuracies
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to data processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, email us at: [info@thediyworkshop.co.uk]
7. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal and accounting requirements.
8. How to Contact Us
For any questions about this policy or your data, contact:
The DIY Website
Email: info@thediyworkshop.co.uk
Website: https://thediyworkshop.co.uk
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this page from time to time. Changes will be posted here, so please check back regularly.