Privacy Policy
Crown & Cog ("we", "us", or "our") operates crownandcog.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our site, how we use it, and the choices available to you. By using Crown & Cog, you agree to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
We aim to collect only the information necessary to run and improve our watch review site. This includes:
- Analytics data: We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect anonymised or pseudonymised data about how visitors use our site, including pages viewed, time spent on pages, device and browser type, approximate location (city/country level), and referral source.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies to remember your preferences, understand site traffic, and support affiliate tracking (see below). Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
- Voluntarily provided information: If you subscribe to a newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us directly, we may collect your name and email address.
- Technical data: Standard server logs may capture IP addresses, browser type, and access times for security and troubleshooting purposes.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the content and functionality of Crown & Cog.
- To understand how visitors engage with our reviews, guides, and buying advice so we can create better content.
- To respond to enquiries, comments, or newsletter subscriptions.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity.
- To measure the performance of affiliate links and referral traffic.
Cookies
Cookies used on Crown & Cog may include:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand visitor behaviour in aggregate.
- Affiliate tracking cookies: Placed by third-party affiliate networks (such as AliExpress) when you click an affiliate link, allowing them to attribute a purchase to our referral.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.
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.
Third-Party Services
We work with trusted third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf, including:
- Google Analytics — for website traffic and usage analysis.
- AliExpress Affiliate Programme — for tracking referred purchases via affiliate links.
- Email service providers — for managing newsletter subscriptions, if applicable.
- Hosting and content delivery providers — for serving our website reliably and securely.
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data, and we encourage you to review them.
Data Retention
We retain analytics and log data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter or contact information is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (e.g., cookies).
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe.
Children's Privacy
Crown & Cog is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at privacy@crownandcog.com.