Effective Date: 4 June 2025
At FrugalBrit.co.uk, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Who We Are
FrugalBrit.co.uk is a UK-based personal finance blog focused on helping users save money, budget better, and live more frugally.
Contact Email: support@frugalbrit.co.uk
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of data:
- Personal Data (when voluntarily submitted):
- Name
- Email address (e.g., when signing up for our newsletter or submitting a contact form)
- Non-Personal Data (automatically collected):
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
We use cookies and similar technologies to track this information. You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Respond to contact form queries
- Send email newsletters (with your explicit consent)
- Improve our website and content based on analytics
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services, such as:
- Google Analytics (website performance and traffic tracking)
- Google AdSense (advertising)
- Mailchimp or similar (email newsletter)
These providers may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes without your consent.
5. Your Rights (Under UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@frugalbrit.co.uk.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out above. Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time.
7. Children’s Privacy
FrugalBrit.co.uk is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
📧 support@frugalbrit.co.uk