Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At HandyGauge (handygauge.com), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, which publishes reviews and buying guides related to measuring tools. By using HandyGauge, you agree to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Cookies & Tracking

HandyGauge uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and serve relevant content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period).

Specifically, we may use:

• Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors interact with our measuring tools content (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate tracking cookies — placed by retailer affiliate programmes to attribute sales commissions correctly.
• Preference cookies — to remember any settings or preferences you have chosen on the site.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. For a full explanation of how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type, and device information, collected automatically via analytics tools.
• Contact information — your name and a chosen identifier if you voluntarily contact us via the contact options on this site.
• Cookies and tracking identifiers — as described in Section 2 above.

We do not collect payment information. Any purchases you make through outbound retailer links are processed entirely on the retailer's site and governed by their privacy policy.

4. How We Use Your Information

Information collected on HandyGauge is used to:

• Analyse and improve the quality of our measuring tools reviews and guides.
• Respond to enquiries you send us.
• Monitor site performance and security.
• Attribute affiliate commissions correctly via third-party tracking.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

5. Third-Party Services

HandyGauge uses third-party services that may collect data independently under their own privacy policies, including:

• Google Analytics — website analytics.
• Retailer affiliate networks — affiliate link tracking.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services directly.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. To exercise any such rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Children's Privacy

HandyGauge is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our data practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach our editorial team via the legal notice section in our Terms & Conditions.