Disclosure, Privacy and Cookie Policy

Disclosure

Where a review is carried out, I often receive the product free of charge for the purpose of  providing honest feedback. This blog abides by word of mouth marketing standards. We believe in honesty of relationship, opinion and identity.   The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely the bloggers' own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider or party in question.  
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Cookies and Privacy

This blog does not gather HTTP cookies or store information about its visitors although third-party applications are used and may attempt to store your data but you can view their privacy policies by clicking on the following links:

Disqus Privacy Policy  
Google Privacy Policy 

Rafflecopter Privacy Policy

Most browsers allow users to opt out from receiving cookies.  Please see www.allaboutcookies.org for information on how to set your browser not to receive cookies and delete existing cookies.  By continuing to use my website without changing browser preferences, you are consenting to the use of cookies.  

GDPR

The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) protects European Union data subjects' fundamental right to privacy & the protection of personal data. It introduces robust requirements that will raise & harmonize standards for data protection, security, and compliance.

This Site, in general, is hosted on Blogger a Google sub-product. All data & information used is kept & protected by Google. Read how Google handles & protects any personal information or data across their services here https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

We may pass your information to 3rd party service providers who we have engaged for the purpose of completing tasks (for example, for out sending prizes via PR companies). We disclose only the information that is necessary to deliver the service and do not store this information.

The following details outlines the personal data we collect & for what purpose. The list also outlines the 3rd parties the data is processed by or shared with, and how long the data is stored for:

Task: Blog Comments

3rd Party(s): Held within Disqus, Facebook, Google+, Blogger

Used For: To allow website users to comment on and discuss blog posts, or ask questions.

Basis: Legitimate Interests

Purpose: Website commenter name, email address and website

Data Retention: Until request for deletion or users may delete/remove/edit via the comment management panel made available by the comment provider. To maintain flow of conversation comments may not be deleted on request, but all personally identifying information will be removed.

Task: Email

3rd Party(s): Google Mail

Used For: contact information

Basis: Legitimate Interests

Purpose: To allow initial & ongoing contact.

Data Retention:  Until request for deletion.

Task: Analytics

3rd Parties: Google

Used For: Website visitor behaviour (anonymised – full IP address is NOT stored)

Basis: Legitimate interests

Purpose: To analyse popular content, website performance, etc – so we can further improve.

Data Retention: Indefinitely/for as long as Google Analytics retains. NB: not personal data.

How Google handles & protects personal information or data across their services used at this Site: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/ .

How Google uses data when you use Google partners' sites or apps: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/partners/

How Disqus Comments complies with EU-US Privacy Policy: https://help.disqus.com/customer/portal/articles/466259-privacy-policy

Facebook Data Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation

We have the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time.

We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed on how we are helping to protect the personal information.
Updated 17th May 2018