Privacy Policy

Last updated: 15 January 2025

This policy explains what information we collect through michaelpolkinghorne.com, why we collect it, and how you can exercise control over your data. We keep things straightforward: no hidden data harvesting, no misleading claims, and no pretending to be something we are not.

Information We Collect

We collect only the information that is necessary for the site to function and for us to respond to your enquiries. This falls into a few clear categories:

  • Information you submit through our contact and submission forms, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message or product review.
  • Technical data automatically collected when you visit the site, including browser type, device type, operating system, and pages viewed.
  • Aggregated analytics data that helps us understand which reviews and guides are most useful to readers.

How We Use Your Information

Your data is used only for the purposes you would reasonably expect:

  • To respond to enquiries and messages you send us.
  • To consider and, where appropriate, publish review submissions from verified purchasers.
  • To improve the site's content and layout based on aggregate usage patterns.
  • To maintain the security and integrity of the website.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties, and we do not use your data for advertising or marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Cookies and Tracking

We use a small number of cookies to remember your preferences and to collect anonymised analytics data about how visitors use the site. These cookies do not identify you personally and are not used to build a profile of your browsing activity across other websites. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though this may affect some functionality.

Third-Party Processors

We rely on a limited number of service providers to host the website, manage email communications, and process analytics. These providers may have access to the data described above, but only to the extent necessary to perform their services. They are contractually obliged to protect your data and may not use it for any other purpose.

Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions and correspondence for as long as needed to address your enquiry and for a reasonable period afterwards for record-keeping purposes. Analytics data is retained in aggregated form and cannot be linked back to you. If you submit a review that we publish, we retain the information you provided for as long as the review remains on the site.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, ask for corrections, request deletion, or object to certain processing activities. You may also withdraw any consent you have given at any time. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below, and we will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Honesty and Transparency

We are committed to honest, independent reviews. We do not publish fake testimonials, fabricate endorsements, or claim affiliations with brands or manufacturers that we do not have. Our reviews reflect real testing and genuine opinions. We do not guarantee specific outcomes or results from any product or service we discuss, and we encourage readers to make their own informed decisions.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, wish to exercise your rights, or want to request a copy of the data we hold about you, please get in touch:

17013 Nell Drive
North Mr. land, NC 7377

Phone: +27410930826

Email: info@michaelpolkinghorne.com

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