Privacy & Cookies
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Consumer Insights Journal respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and the choices you have. By using our website you agree to the practices described below. We keep this policy in plain language because we believe you should be able to understand it without a law degree.
Last updated: June 2026.
Who we are
Consumer Insights Journal is an independent editorial publication providing product research and consumer reviews. For the purposes of data protection law, we are the data controller responsible for your personal information. If you have any questions about this policy, please reach out through our Contact page.
Information we collect
- Information you give us. When you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter, we collect the details you provide, such as your name and email address.
- Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we collect standard technical data such as your browser type, device, approximate location and the pages you view. This helps us understand how our content is used and improve it.
- Cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies to operate the site, measure traffic and understand reader behaviour. See the section on cookies below.
How we use your information
- To respond to your enquiries and provide the information you request.
- To send our newsletter, where you have asked to receive it.
- To measure and improve the performance of our content and website.
- To maintain the security and integrity of our site.
- To comply with our legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information. We never share your details with third parties for their own marketing.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them in three broad ways:
- Essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function.
- Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use the site, so we can improve it. These may include services such as Google Analytics.
- Advertising and affiliate cookies that help us measure the performance of the links and recommendations we publish.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect how the site works. Where required, we ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies.
Affiliate links
Some links on our site are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. To do this, our affiliate partners may use cookies to attribute the purchase. This never influences our editorial verdicts. You can read more on our Editorial Policy page.
Third-party services
We use reputable third-party providers for analytics, email delivery, content delivery and security. These providers process data on our behalf and are required to protect it. Our pages may also contain links to external websites; we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their policies.
How long we keep your information
We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time, after which we stop sending emails and remove your address from our active mailing list.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the use of your personal information, and to object to certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our Contact page and we will respond in line with applicable law.
Children
Our website is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 16.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will revise the “last updated” date above. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy & Cookies Policy or how we handle your information, please get in touch via our Contact page.