Who we are
Settle & Kettle is an editorial website based in the United Kingdom. Our website address is settleandkettle.com. References to “we”, “us” and “our” in this policy refer to Settle & Kettle.
What data we collect and why
When you sign up to our newsletter
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your first name (where provided) and email address. Occasionally we may ask you to share preferences such as your gender or location to help us personalise the content we send you. This data is used solely to send you the newsletter you signed up for and to tailor it to your preferences. Your personal data will never be shared with third parties for marketing purposes. Your data is stored and processed by GetResponse, our email marketing platform. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every email we send. We will never share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
When you use our contact form
When you get in touch via our contact form, we collect your name and email address along with the content of your message. We use this information solely to respond to your enquiry. We do not store contact form submissions beyond what is necessary to respond to you.
When you submit a settle and kettle moment
Our site invites readers to submit their own settle and kettle moment for potential publication. If you choose to submit, we collect the information you provide, which may include your name, age, location, email address and the details of your moment. By submitting, you are giving us permission to publish your response on the site. Published submissions may remain on the site indefinitely. Submissions may also be shared on our official social media pages. If you would like your submission removed from the site or our social media pages after publication, you can contact us at hello@settleandkettle.com and we will consider all removal requests.
When you take part in the What’s Your Kettle? series
The What’s Your Kettle? series features long-form written interviews with people sharing their settle and kettle moment. If you agree to take part, we will collect the information you share during the interview process, which may include your name, age, location, occupation, and personal experiences. We may also publish photographs you provide. By agreeing to take part, you are giving us permission to publish your interview and any accompanying images on the site. Published interviews and images may remain on the site indefinitely. Interviews and images may also be shared on our official social media pages. If you would like your interview or images removed from the site or our social media pages after publication, contact us at hello@settleandkettle.com and we will consider all requests.
When you visit our website
When you visit settleandkettle.com, we collect information about how you use the site through Google Analytics. This includes data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, approximate location, device type, and how you arrived at the site. This data is used to understand how the site is performing and how to improve it. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. No personally identifiable information is shared with Google Analytics — the data is anonymous and aggregated.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell your personal data. Nor do we share it with third parties for marketing purposes. The only third parties who may process your data are:
GetResponse — for email marketing. Their privacy policy is available here.
Google Analytics — for website analytics. Google’s privacy policy is available here.
Affiliate networks and retailers — when you click an affiliate link. Each network and retailer has its own privacy policy.
How long we keep your data
Newsletter subscribers – we keep your email address for as long as you remain subscribed. When you unsubscribe your data is removed from our active mailing list. You can request complete deletion at any time.
Contact form enquiries – we retain your contact details and message for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and for a reasonable period afterwards in case of any follow-up.
Submitted moments and interview content – published submissions and interviews may remain on the site indefinitely unless a removal request is made and approved.
Analytics data – Google Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google’s data retention policies.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies. A cookie is a small file placed on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies for the following purposes:
Analytics – to understand how visitors use the site via Google Analytics.
Functionality – to remember your preferences and improve your experience on the site.
Affiliate tracking – when you click an affiliate link, a cookie may be placed on your device by the retailer or affiliate network to track whether a purchase is made. This is how we earn a commission. The data collected through affiliate cookies is processed by the relevant retailer or affiliate network, not by us. You can find more information about this in our Affiliate Disclosure.
When you first visit the site you will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time.
Legal basis for processing
We process your data under the following legal bases:
Consent – for newsletter subscriptions, non-essential cookies, and the publication of submitted content and interviews. You can withdraw consent at any time.
Legitimate interests – for analytics and improving the site, where this does not override your rights and freedoms.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the following rights:
To access the personal data we hold about you; to correct any inaccurate personal data; to request deletion of your personal data; to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent; and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@settleandkettle.com.
Links to other websites
Our website contains links to enable you to visit other websites of interest easily. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over those other websites. We cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information that you provide while visiting such sites, and such sites are not governed by this privacy policy. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Information about children
We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 16. The content on this site is intended for individuals aged 18 and over. If you believe a child under 16 has provided us with personal data, please contact us at hello@settleandkettle.com and we will take steps to remove it promptly.
Disclaimer
The content on Settle & Kettle is published in good faith and for general informational purposes. While we do our best to keep everything accurate and up to date, we make no guarantees about the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of anything published on this site. Any action you take based on information found here is at your own discretion. We are not liable for any losses or damages that may arise from your use of the site or reliance on its content.
Where we link to third party sites, products, or services, we are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of those third parties.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, the date at the top of this page will be updated. Checking this page periodically is recommended. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, contact us at hello@settleandkettle.com.
