1. About this policy
This privacy policy explains how AInsider Deals (“the Site”, “I”, “me”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data. I am committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
The Site is operated by Jonny Hastings, a sole trader based in England, United Kingdom. For the purposes of data protection law, I am the data controller.
2. Data I collect
I may collect the following categories of personal data:
- Information you provide voluntarily: Name and email address when you subscribe to my newsletter, submit a contact form, or leave a comment.
- Automatically collected data: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on the Site. This information is collected through cookies and standard web analytics tools.
3. How I use your data
I process personal data for the following purposes:
- To send newsletters and updates you’ve opted into (with your consent).
- To respond to enquiries submitted via the contact form (legitimate interest).
- To analyse Site traffic and improve content and user experience (legitimate interest).
- To maintain the security and proper functioning of the Site.
I never sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
4. Cookies and affiliate tracking
The Site uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — for:
- Essential functions: Maintaining session state and remembering cookie preferences.
- Analytics: Understanding how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate tracking: Some affiliate links deposit a cookie on your device to attribute a purchase to my referral. These cookies are set by the respective affiliate network (Impact, PartnerStack, Awin, CJ Affiliate, etc.) and are subject to their own privacy policies. They typically remain active for 30 to 90 days.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. A cookie consent banner is displayed on your first visit, allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
5. Legal bases for processing
I rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
- Consent: For sending email newsletters and for placing non-essential cookies.
- Legitimate interests: For responding to enquiries, analysing Site traffic, and maintaining Site security. Where I rely on legitimate interests, I have assessed that these interests are not overridden by your rights.
6. Data retention
I retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Newsletter subscription data until you unsubscribe.
- Contact form enquiries for up to 12 months after the conversation concludes.
- Analytics data is anonymised after 26 months.
7. Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data I hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Withdraw consent at any time (for newsletters and non-essential cookies).
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
To exercise any of these rights, email me at hello@aiinsiderdeals.com. I will respond within one calendar month.
8. Third-party services
The Site uses the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:
- Google Analytics (web analytics)
- Affiliate networks listed in the Affiliate Disclosure
- Email newsletter provider (to be specified once set up)
9. Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact:
Jonny Hastings
Email: hello@aiinsiderdeals.com
Address: [ADDRESS PLACEHOLDER — to be replaced with a real, verifiable UK business address before launch]
This policy was last updated on 2 July 2026.