Privacy Policy
Last updated: 16 February 2026
Who we are
The Frenchie Guide is a personal website run from Cornwall, United Kingdom. For the purposes of data protection law, we are the data controller.
Contact: [email protected] Website: https://thefrenchieguide.com
What data we collect and why
Analytics (with your consent)
If you accept analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics 4 (provided by Google LLC) to understand how visitors use the site — which pages are popular, how long people stay, and how they found us. This helps us improve our content.
Google Analytics collects:
- Pages you visit and time spent on each
- Approximate geographic location (country/region level)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Referral source (how you arrived at the site)
- IP address (truncated by Google’s anonymisation feature)
Legal basis: Your consent, given via our cookie banner. Analytics cookies are not set until you click “Accept.”
Information you provide voluntarily
If you email us, we’ll receive your email address and any information you include in your message. We use this solely to respond to your enquiry.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (responding to correspondence).
Affiliate link tracking
When you click an affiliate link (e.g. to Amazon), the retailer may set their own cookies to track the referral. These are third-party cookies set by the retailer, not by us. We have no control over those cookies — please refer to the retailer’s own privacy policy.
Cookies
We only set cookies with your explicit consent. Here is a complete list:
Cookies we control
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Set when |
|---|---|---|---|
cookie-consent | Remembers your Accept/Reject choice (stored in localStorage, not a cookie) | Persistent until cleared | You click Accept or Reject |
Google Analytics cookies (only if you accept)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
_ga_H6DZ5HX101 | Maintains session state | 2 years |
Third-party cookies
Affiliate networks (Amazon Associates and others) may set their own cookies when you click an affiliate link. We do not control these cookies. See:
Managing cookies
You can change your cookie preference at any time using the Manage Cookies link in our footer. You can also clear cookies through your browser settings.
International data transfers
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC, based in the United States. Google operates under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and uses Standard Contractual Clauses as safeguards for data transferred outside the UK/EEA. For more detail, see Google’s privacy policy.
Data retention
- Analytics data: Google Analytics retains data for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted.
- Email correspondence: We keep emails for as long as reasonably necessary to deal with your enquiry, then delete them.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law (UK GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability — receive your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. by clicking “Manage Cookies” in the footer)
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected].
How to complain
If you’re unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
- Website: ico.org.uk
- Helpline: 0303 123 1113
- Address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Children’s privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted by updating the “Last updated” date at the top.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]