Privacy Policy
Your Privacy Rights and Our Data Practices
Introduction
ReviewHub (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit reviewhub.site (the “Site”).
This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. It applies to all visitors and users of our Site.
Data Controller
ReviewHub
Email: contact@reviewhub.site
Website: reviewhub.site
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide Directly
Contact Form Submissions
When you contact us through our contact form or email, we collect:
- Name (if provided)
- Email address
- Message content
- Any other information you choose to provide
Legal Basis: Consent and legitimate interests (responding to enquiries)
Newsletter Subscriptions (If Applicable)
If we offer newsletter services, we collect:
- Email address
- Name (optional)
- Subscription preferences
Legal Basis: Consent
2. Information Collected Automatically
Website Analytics
We use analytics services to understand how visitors use our Site. This may include:
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- Geographic location (country/city level)
Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (website improvement and security)
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. See our Cookies section below for detailed information.
3. Third-Party Information
Amazon Associates
When you click affiliate links to Amazon, Amazon may collect information about your visit and purchase. This data collection is governed by Amazon’s Privacy Notice, not this policy.
Advertising Networks
Third-party advertising networks may collect information through cookies and web beacons. We do not control third-party data collection and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
Website Operation & Improvement
- Provide and maintain Site functionality
- Analyse Site usage and visitor behaviour
- Improve content, layout, and user experience
- Identify technical issues and security threats
- Optimise Site performance
Legal Basis: Legitimate interests
Communication
- Respond to enquiries and contact form submissions
- Send newsletters (if subscribed)
- Provide updates about policy changes
- Send administrative communications
Legal Basis: Consent (for marketing) and legitimate interests (for enquiry responses)
Affiliate Programme Participation
- Track affiliate link clicks and conversions
- Earn commissions from qualifying purchases
- Comply with Amazon Associates Programme requirements
Legal Basis: Legitimate interests
Legal Compliance
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect against fraud or security threats
- Enforce our terms and policies
Legal Basis: Legal obligation and legitimate interests
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information in the following circumstances:
Third-Party Service Providers
We engage service providers to perform functions on our behalf:
- Web Hosting: Hosting provider stores Site data and content
- Analytics Services: Google Analytics or similar services process usage data
- Email Services: Email service providers (if newsletters offered)
Service providers are contractually obligated to protect data and use it only for specified purposes.
Affiliate Partners
When you click affiliate links, you are directed to third-party websites (Amazon, etc.). These partners operate under their own privacy policies governing data collection from that point forward.
Advertising Networks
Third-party advertising networks may collect data through cookies. We do not directly share your information with advertisers, but they may collect data through their own tracking technologies.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law or to:
- Comply with legal processes or court orders
- Protect our rights and property
- Investigate fraud or security issues
- Protect user safety or public safety
Business Transfers
If ReviewHub is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred. We will provide notice before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration:
Technical Measures
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Regular security updates and patches
- Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel
Organisational Measures
- Data minimisation (collecting only necessary information)
- Regular privacy and security training
- Incident response procedures
- Third-party contract safeguards
Limitations
Whilst we strive to protect your data, no internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to improve protective measures.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for purposes outlined in this policy:
Contact Form Data
- Retention Period: 2 years from last contact
- Reason: Responding to enquiries and maintaining communication records
Analytics Data
- Retention Period: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics standard)
- Reason: Website analysis and improvement
Newsletter Data (If Applicable)
- Retention Period: Until unsubscribe or 3 years of inactivity
- Reason: Ongoing communication with subscribers
Legal Retention
We may retain data longer when required by law or to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
Your Privacy Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
You can request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy of that data.
Right to Rectification
You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”)
You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances:
- Data no longer necessary for purposes collected
- You withdraw consent (where consent is the legal basis)
- You object to processing (with no overriding legitimate grounds)
- Data was unlawfully processed
Right to Restriction of Processing
You can request we limit how we use your data in certain situations.
Right to Data Portability
You can request data you provided in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
Right to Object
You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw consent at any time (does not affect lawfulness of prior processing).
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@reviewhub.site with:
- Subject line: “Privacy Rights Request”
- Specification of which right you wish to exercise
- Sufficient information to verify your identity
We will respond within one month of receiving your request (may be extended by two additional months for complex requests).
Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe we have not complied with data protection law, you can lodge a complaint with:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can delete the information.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK/European Economic Area (EEA):
Third-Party Services
Some service providers (hosting, analytics) may process data in countries without adequate data protection laws. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK/EU
- Provider participation in recognised frameworks (Privacy Shield successors)
- Other legally approved transfer mechanisms
Amazon Associates
When you click affiliate links to Amazon, data may be transferred internationally according to Amazon’s data transfer practices.
Third-Party Websites
Our Site contains links to third-party websites (Amazon, manufacturer sites, etc.). This Privacy Policy applies only to ReviewHub. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit through our links.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:
- Changes in data processing practices
- Legal or regulatory requirement updates
- New features or services
- Improved transparency and clarity
Material changes will be communicated through:
- Updated effective date at page top
- Prominent notice on Site homepage
- Email notification (if you have provided contact information)
Continued use of the Site after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
Email: contact@reviewhub.site
Subject Line: “Privacy Policy Enquiry” for priority routing
We endeavour to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 48 hours.