Privacy Policy
Welcome to Cottagecore House (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website at https://cottagecorehouse.com (“the Site”), and outlines your rights under UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.
Who We Are
Cottagecore House is a lifestyle and home décor blog based in the United Kingdom.
Website: https://cottagecorehouse.com
As the operator of this website, we are the Data Controller for personal data collected through it.
What Data We Collect
Data You Provide to Us
- Contact/enquiry data – If you contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
- Comment data – If you leave a comment on a blog post, we collect your name, email address, website URL (optional), and comment content.
Data Collected Automatically
- Usage data – Pages visited, time on page, links clicked, referring website
- Device and technical data – IP address, browser type and version, operating system
- Cookie data – See our Cookie Policy for full details
How We Use Your Data
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| To respond to your enquiries or comments | Legitimate interests / Contract |
| To operate and improve the Site | Legitimate interests |
| To analyse how visitors use the Site | Consent |
| To display approved comments on the Site | Legitimate interests |
| To detect and prevent spam or fraud | Legitimate interests |
| To comply with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies
We use cookies on this Site. For detailed information on the cookies we use and your choices, please see our Cookie Policy.
Third-Party Services
Our Site is built on WordPress. See the Automattic Privacy Policy.
We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. Google anonymises IP addresses by default. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
We maintain an Instagram account. If you interact with us there, Meta’s own privacy policy applies. See the Meta Privacy Policy.
We maintain a Pinterest account. If you interact with us there, see the Pinterest Privacy Policy.
Our hosting provider processes server log data (including IP addresses) as part of normal website operation.
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (for example, product recommendations, inspiration sources, or social media platforms). We have no control over those sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any external website you visit.
Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact form enquiries | Up to 2 years |
| Blog comments | Lifetime of the post, or until deletion is requested |
| Analytics data | Up to 26 months |
| Server/access logs | Typically up to 30 days |
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:
- Secure HTTPS/SSL connection
- Regular WordPress core, theme, and plugin updates
- Restricted access to website administration
No method of internet transmission is 100% secure, but we take all reasonable steps to protect your data.
International Data Transfers
Some third-party providers (such as Google) are based outside the UK. Where data may be transferred internationally
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has submitted data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
As a UK resident, you have the right to:
- Be informed – Know how your data is used (this policy)
- Access – Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure – Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing – Request we limit how we use your data
- Data portability – Receive your data in a portable format
- Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw consent – At any time, where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our website. We will respond within one calendar month.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you can lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk ICO, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
We would appreciate the opportunity to resolve any concerns directly first — please do contact us before approaching the ICO.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or the services we provide. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date at the top. Where changes are significant, we will make this clear on the Site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us through our website: https://cottagecorehouse.com
Last updated: 12 March 2026