Information we collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use VelourIndex:
- Contact form submissions – your name, email address, and message content when you use our contact form.
- Email subscriptions – your email address if you subscribe to our newsletter.
- Analytics data – anonymous usage data collected via Google Analytics, including pages visited, time on site, and device information.
- Affiliate tracking – data collected by affiliate networks when you click product links.
- Server logs – standard server log data including IP addresses, browser type, and referring pages.
How we use your data
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your enquiries and messages
- Send newsletters to subscribers who have opted in
- Analyse site performance and improve the user experience
- Monitor affiliate referrals and commissions
- Maintain the security and integrity of the site
Legal basis for processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases under UK data protection law:
- Consent – for newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies.
- Legitimate interests – for site analytics and security.
- Legal obligations – where required by law.
Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share limited data with the following service providers who help us operate the site:
- Google (analytics)
- Email service providers (newsletters)
- Hosting services
Data retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy:
- Contact form submissions – retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
- Newsletter subscriptions – retained until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics data – retained per Google Analytics default settings.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
- The right to access your data
- The right to request correction of inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
- The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
Cookies and tracking
We use cookies for site functionality, analytics, and affiliate tracking. For full details, please see our Cookie Policy.
Data security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International transfers
VelourIndex is hosted in the United Kingdom. Some third-party services may process data outside the UK, in which case we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us via our contact page. Please include “Privacy Request” in your message so we can handle your enquiry promptly.