FrugalLiving.co.uk ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or submit content to us.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information you provide directly
We may collect information when you:
- Submit a frugal living tip
- Contact us via email
- Sign up to our newsletter (if available)
- Take part in surveys or giveaways
This may include your name, email address, and any content you choose to submit.
1.2 Automatically collected data
When you browse our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website
- General location data (city/region level, not precise tracking)
We use this information to maintain website security, improve user experience and analyse traffic trends.
1.3 Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyse website performance
- Track affiliate links
- Improve overall site functionality
You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Publish user-submitted tips (with the name or nickname you provided)
- Operate and maintain the website
- Improve our content, features and user experience
- Respond to enquiries
- Send newsletters or updates (if you subscribe)
- Analyse website traffic and performance
- Detect and prevent misuse or security issues
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
3. User-Submitted Content
When you submit a tip or comment, the information you provide may be published on the website after moderation. Please avoid including any personal information you do not wish to be displayed publicly.
We are not responsible for the accuracy of user-submitted content, and you agree not to post unlawful, harmful or copyrighted material.
4. Affiliate Links
FrugalLiving.co.uk may include links to external websites, some of which may be affiliate links. If you click on these links, we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.
Affiliate networks may use cookies or tracking technology to record your visit and confirm any purchases. We do not control these external systems.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services including:
- Google Analytics — for anonymised traffic analysis
- Email providers — to send newsletters if you subscribe
- Affiliate networks — to track clicks and commissions
These providers may process limited data as part of their service. Each third party has its own privacy policy that governs the use of your information.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss or misuse. However, no online service can guarantee complete security.
7. Your Rights
Under UK data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Object to certain types of processing
To make a request, please contact us using the details below.
8. Links to External Websites
Our website contains links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before submitting personal information.
9. Children's Privacy
FrugalLiving.co.uk is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent version.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a data request, please contact us at:
support@frugalliving.co.uk