Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Eco Harmony Home (operated by Cassandra Penfield) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, ecofriendlystuff.co.uk. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website or search engine
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through contact forms — and even then, such data is not stored in a database.
How We Use Information
The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our site
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To monitor and prevent fraudulent activity
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not use your data for direct marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. No personal data is sold or shared for commercial purposes beyond what is necessary for service operation.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services to collect anonymous usage data
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings for a smoother experience
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features, but will not prevent you from browsing our content.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to support our website:
- Google Analytics: To analyse traffic patterns anonymously
- Google AdSense: To display relevant, non-intrusive advertisements
- Cloudflare: To improve site security and performance
These services may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing behaviour. We do not control their privacy practices. Please review their respective privacy policies:
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take all reasonable steps to safeguard your data.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- The right to be informed about how your data is used
- The right to access any personal data we hold about you
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to object to processing
- The right to withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Cassandra Penfield
4 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1HT
United Kingdom
[email protected]
Last Updated: 5 April 2024