Privacy Policy
This page explains what information we collect when you use BillChop, why we collect it, and what you can do about it. We have written it in plain English. If anything is unclear, please get in touch.
Who we are
BillChop is an independent UK money-saving publication operated from the United Kingdom. For the purposes of UK GDPR, BillChop is the data controller of any personal information you share with us through this website.
You can contact us at any time using our contact form.
What we collect
We collect a small amount of information, and only when we need to:
- Newsletter signups. If you subscribe to the BillChop Weekly, we store your email address and the date you subscribed. That is all.
- Server logs. Like every website, our hosting provider keeps short-term logs of IP addresses and browser details for security and abuse prevention.
- Anonymous analytics. We measure aggregate traffic patterns (which articles are popular, what country readers visit from). This data is not used to identify individuals.
We do not ask for your name, address, phone number, or any financial information. We do not run user accounts for readers.
Why we collect it
We collect email addresses solely to send you the newsletter you asked for. Our lawful basis is your consent, which you give when you enter your email and click subscribe. You can withdraw that consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by emailing us.
Server logs and anonymous analytics are processed under our legitimate interest in running a secure, working website.
Who we share it with
We do not sell your data. We do not share your email address with advertisers. The only third parties involved in processing your information are the suppliers we use to run the site:
- Our hosting and database provider, which stores the site itself.
- Our email provider, which sends the newsletter.
- Our affiliate networks (such as Awin), which use a cookie to attribute clicks. They do not receive your email address from us.
Cookies
The first time you visit BillChop you will see a small banner asking which cookies you are happy for us to use. Your choice is remembered for future visits and you can change it at any time using the Cookie settings link in the footer.
We group cookies into three categories:
- Strictly necessary. Required for the site to work — they remember your cookie preferences, keep you signed in if you log in, and help prevent abuse. These are always on and do not require consent under UK law.
- Analytics. Anonymous, aggregated measurement of which guides are read and where readers come from. These only run if you opt in.
- Marketing and affiliates. Used by affiliate networks (such as Awin) and any advertising partners to attribute clicks to BillChop and, in the case of adverts, to show relevant offers. These only run if you opt in.
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Doing so will not affect your ability to read the site.
How long we keep it
We keep your newsletter subscription until you unsubscribe. Once you unsubscribe we mark the record as inactive and stop sending you email. Server logs are rotated regularly by our hosting provider.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Ask what data we hold about you
- Ask us to correct it
- Ask us to delete it
- Object to us processing it
- Complain to the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, send us a message through our contact form and we will reply within thirty days.
Changes to this policy
If we change how we handle data, we will update this page and revise the date below. Material changes that affect existing subscribers will also be mentioned in the newsletter.