This privacy policy explains how LabForge (labforge.co.uk) collects, uses, and protects any information when you use this website. This site is operated from the United Kingdom and complies with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
What information we collect
We collect minimal data. Specifically:
- Analytics data — if analytics are enabled, we collect anonymised data about page visits, referral sources, and approximate location (country level). No personally identifiable information is collected.
- Newsletter sign-ups — if you subscribe to the newsletter, we collect your email address to send you new guides. We use a third-party email service for this.
- Contact form submissions — if you use the contact form, your name, email address, and message are submitted to our form processing service (Formspree). This data is used only to respond to your enquiry.
Cookies
This site uses minimal cookies. We do not use advertising cookies or tracking cookies. If analytics are active, a privacy-friendly analytics tool may set a single anonymised session cookie that does not track you across other websites and expires at the end of your session.
Affiliate links
Some links on this site are affiliate links, primarily to Amazon UK. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, the retailer may set their own cookies to track the referral. Please refer to Amazon's privacy policy for details. We receive a small commission at no cost to you. See our affiliate disclosure for full details.
Third-party services
This site may use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Fonts — fonts are loaded from Google's servers, which may log requests.
- Formspree — processes contact form submissions.
- Email newsletter provider — stores email addresses for newsletter delivery.
Data retention
Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email. Contact form data is retained only as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry. Analytics data is anonymised and does not identify individuals.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@labforge.co.uk.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy occasionally. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For any privacy-related questions, email hello@labforge.co.uk.