Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 22/2/25

At Heart and Ink Journal, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect and how we use, share, and protect it when you visit our website www.heartandinkjournal.co.uk

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we may collect certain personal information including:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, and other details you voluntarily provide (such as through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or comments).
  • Non-Personal Identification Information: We may collect non-identifiable information, such as your browser type, IP address, and device type through cookies or other tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries or comments.
  • Send you newsletters or other promotional materials (if you opt-in).
  • Improve our website and user experience.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience. Cookies help us understand how you use our site and can be used for personalized ads and content.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may limit your ability to use some parts of the site.

4. Third-Party Services

We may share your data with third-party service providers, such as email marketing services or analytics providers, to help us run our website more efficiently. These third-party services may also collect data, and we recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and improve user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data about website usage.
  • Amazon Associates Program: As an Amazon Affiliate, we may use affiliate links that track your purchases through Amazon. This does not affect your purchase price, but we may receive a small commission if you make a purchase via these links.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your data. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [your email].

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will post the revised policy on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.