Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 28 May 2025

At Always A Gift, we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website https://alwaysagift.co.uk (the “Site”).

By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Who We Are

We are the team behind Always A Gift, a UK-based blog that shares curated gift ideas and product recommendations. This site may contain affiliate links that earn us a small commission at no extra cost to you.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Automatically Collected:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited and actions taken
Referral source (e.g. from Google or social media)

Provided Voluntarily:

Name and email if you contact us or sign up to a newsletter (if applicable)

We do not collect or store sensitive personal data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

Improve website performance and content
Analyse traffic using tools like Google Analytics
Monitor the effectiveness of affiliate links
Respond to user enquiries
Prevent spam and abuse

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

4. Affiliate Links and Third Parties

Some product links on this website are affiliate links (e.g., Amazon, Etsy, eBay). When you click one of these links and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission.

These third-party sites may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies before submitting any personal information.

5. Cookies

Cookies are small files placed on your device to improve your experience and track user activity.

We use cookies to:

Remember user preferences
Track anonymous usage statistics
Monitor affiliate link performance

By continuing to use our Site, you consent to the use of cookies. You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, although this may affect functionality.

6. Your Rights (UK / GDPR)

As a UK user, you have the right to:

Request access to your data
Request deletion or correction
Object to data processing
Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)

To make a request, contact us at: contact@alwaysagift.co.uk

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.