This blog is a personal blog written and edited by me. For questions about this blog or to make any complaints, please contact chillingwithlucas@outlook.com.
This blog does accept forms of advertisements. This blog will accept sponsorship or paid topic insertions. I will and do accept and keep complementary products, services, travel, event tickets, and other forms of compensation from companies and organisations. Unless a date is discussed and agreed prior to sending items out for review, reviews will go live at my own discretion.
The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made in this blog.
I am compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites and various other topics. Even though I receive compensation for the posts, I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider or party in question.
Any sponsored posts, affiliation links or items given to me in exchange of a review will be clearly marked as sponsored/collaborative/PR sample posts. Resources in the sidebar are also paid adverts. Links going to Amazon are affiliation links, this means I will receive a tiny amount of money if you purchase something, however it doesn’t effect the cost to you.
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Privacy Policy
Chilling with Lucas (the “Company”) is committed to maintaining robust privacy protections for its users. Our Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide to us and to assist you in making informed decisions when using our Service.
For purposes of this Agreement, “Site” refers to Chilling with Lucas’ website, which can be accessed at https://chillingwithlucas.com.
“Service” refers to the Company’s services accessed via the Site, including blog content, affiliate promotions, and other related offerings.
The terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Chilling with Lucas.
“You” refers to you, as a user of our Site or our Service.
By accessing our Site or our Service, you accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and you consent to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your Personal Information as described in this Privacy Policy.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Chilling with Lucas collects Non-Personal Information and Personal Information in the categories described below.
Usage Data
We collect information about your use of our website and services (“usage data”), which may include:
- Browser types and versions
- Operating system used
- Referring website
- Sub-websites visited
- Date and time of access
- IP address
- Internet service provider (ISP)
- Geographical location
- Page views and site navigation paths
- Patterns of use (timing and frequency)
- Other technical information, especially in case of security incidents
The source of this usage data is Google Analytics. This data helps us:
- Deliver content effectively
- Optimize our website and advertisements
- Maintain website security
- Assist law enforcement in cyber-attack investigations
We process this information under legitimate interests in improving our website and ensuring security.
Notification Data
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:
- Your email address
- Your IP address at registration
- Date and time of registration
Enquiry & Correspondence Data
If you contact us via email or a contact form, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your contact details
- Your message content
- Metadata associated with your communication
This data helps us respond to inquiries and manage customer relationships.
Publication Data
Users may post content on our website, such as blog comments. Such publication data will be stored and displayed publicly on our Site.
HOW WE USE AND SHARE INFORMATION
Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your Personal Information with third parties for marketing purposes without your consent. However, we may share it with service providers such as:
- Email platforms for newsletter delivery
- Payment processors for transactions
We use Personal Information to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Provide customer support
- Send promotional updates
Non-Personal Information
We use Non-Personal Information to improve our services, track trends, and enhance the user experience. We may share aggregated, anonymized data with partners and advertisers.
Legal Processing
We may process your Personal Information:
- To establish or defend legal claims
- To comply with tax or regulatory obligations
- To manage business risks
DATA RETENTION & DELETION
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.
- Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe.
- Correspondence data is retained for up to 5 years.
- Transaction data is retained for financial recordkeeping as required by law.
If deletion is requested, we will remove your data unless legally required to retain it.
YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS (GDPR & UK GDPR)
If you are in the EEA or UK, you have the right to:
- Access, correct, update, or delete your data
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent for marketing at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise your rights, email chillingwithlucas@outlook.com
THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies and encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.
UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, with significant changes notified via email or a site notice. Changes take effect 30 days after notification.
CONTACT US
This website is owned and operated by Jenni Grainger, Chilling with Lucas.
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at: chillingwithlucas@outlook.com
Here’s your Cookie Policy formatted as a separate document:
Cookie Policy
Chilling with Lucas (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website https://chillingwithlucas.com (the “Site”). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember user preferences, track site usage, and enhance security. Cookies can be:
- Essential Cookies – Required for website functionality (e.g., login sessions).
- Non-Essential Cookies – Used for analytics, advertising, and user experience enhancements.
Cookies are categorized as:
- Session Cookies – Expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies – Remain on your device until deleted or expired.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Authentication & Security – Identifying users and protecting accounts.
- Personalization – Remembering your preferences (e.g., language settings).
- Analytics & Performance – Understanding website usage (via Google Analytics).
- Advertising – Delivering relevant ads.
- Cookie Consent – Storing your cookie preferences.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties when you visit our Site, including:
- Google Analytics – Tracks user behavior to improve our website. More details: Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Other third-party services (e.g., embedded social media content).
Managing Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings:
Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at chillingwithlucas@outlook.com
Last Updated: 30/03/2025