Privacy Policy

Who we are

The Gout Grind (thegoutgrind.co.uk) is a personal health blog run by Farhan, a UK-based gout sufferer sharing lived experience of managing gout for over 25 years. This site is not a medical practice and does not provide medical advice.

For any privacy-related queries, contact us at: [email protected]

What data we collect

Newsletter sign-ups

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We use this solely to send you updates from The Gout Grind. We do not sell or share your email address with third parties.

Contact form

If you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. This information is used only to respond to your enquiry.

Automatically collected data

Like most websites, our server may log standard technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is used for security and performance purposes only and is not used to identify individuals.

Cookies

This site uses minimal cookies necessary for the site to function. We do not currently use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies. If this changes, this policy will be updated.

Google Analytics may be used in future to understand how visitors use the site. If implemented, you will be notified and given the option to opt out.

Affiliate links

Our Product Reviews page contains affiliate links to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, we earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Amazon may set cookies when you click these links; please refer to Amazon's Privacy Notice for details.

Third-party services

This site uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

• Blogger (Google) — our stories are hosted on Blogger and fetched via their API. Google's privacy policy applies to content hosted there.
• Amazon Associates — affiliate links on our reviews page.

Your rights under UK GDPR

As a UK-based site, we comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Withdraw consent for email communications at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected].

Data retention

Newsletter subscriber emails are retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. We do not retain data longer than necessary.

Children's privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email [email protected] or use our contact form.