Welcome to Jigger & Zest (jiggerandzest.com). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. This Privacy Policy explains our practices in plain language. By using our site, you agree to the terms described below.
Information We Collect
We collect a limited amount of information to help us operate the site and improve your experience:
- Analytics Data: We use tools such as Google Analytics to gather anonymised information about how visitors use our site, including pages visited, time spent on pages, device type, browser, approximate location (city/country level), and referral source.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences, understand site traffic, and measure the effectiveness of our content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
- Voluntary Information: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect the information you provide, such as your name and email address, solely to respond to your inquiry.
- Newsletter Sign-Ups: If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address for the purpose of sending updates, reviews, and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the functionality and content of jiggerandzest.com
- Analyse site traffic and user behaviour to enhance our reviews and buying guides
- Respond to comments, questions, and customer service requests
- Send newsletters or promotional content, where you have opted in
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies help us understand visitor preferences and improve our website. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain features of the site. We may use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our content.
- Advertising/Affiliate Cookies: Used by third-party affiliate programmes to track referrals and purchases made through our links.
Third-Party Services
We work with third-party service providers who may collect or process data on our behalf, including analytics providers, email marketing platforms, and affiliate networks. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information, and we encourage you to review them.
Affiliate Disclosure
This site participates in the AliExpress affiliate programme. We earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial ratings or recommendations.
We only recommend products we genuinely believe offer value to our readers based on independent research, testing, and editorial judgement. Our reviews and rankings are never for sale.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided those parties agree to keep your information confidential. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to withdraw consent for data processing, such as newsletter subscriptions
- The right to object to or restrict certain types of data processing
- The right to lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Children's Privacy
Jigger & Zest is not directed toward children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@jiggerandzest.com
- Website: jiggerandzest.com/contact