Privacy Policy

Overview

WIPWatch is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Carhartt price tracking service. We collect minimal personal data and operate on the principle of data minimisation.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

• Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site (page views, session duration, general location)
• Server Logs: Our web server automatically logs IP addresses, browser types, and access times for security and performance purposes
• Cookies: We use essential cookies for site functionality and analytics cookies to improve our service

Information You Provide

• Email Subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletter or price alerts, we collect your email address and preferences
• Contact Forms: If you contact us, we collect your email address and message content
• Consent Records: We store records of your consent for email communications to comply with marketing regulations

How We Use Your Information

• Service Provision: To provide accurate price tracking and deal recommendations
• Email Communications: To send newsletter updates, price drop alerts, and relevant product recommendations (with your consent)
• Site Improvement: To understand how our service is used and improve user experience
• Communication: To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
• Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable UK and EU laws, including GDPR and PECR regulations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share limited information in these circumstances:

• Email Service Providers: We use Resend to send newsletters and alerts (your email is processed according to their privacy policy)
• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics processes usage data to help us improve our service
• Affiliate Partners: When you click affiliate links, retailers may track your visit (governed by their privacy policies)
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our legitimate interests

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience and understand how our service is used:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies to understand site usage
• Affiliate Tracking: Some affiliate partners may set cookies when you visit their sites

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

Email Marketing & Subscriptions

We comply with UK marketing regulations (PECR) and GDPR for all email communications:

• Explicit Consent: You must actively opt-in to receive our emails
• Easy Unsubscribe: Every email includes an unsubscribe link
• Data Retention: We keep email preferences until you unsubscribe
• Verification Required: New subscriptions require email verification
• Clear Purpose: We only send relevant price alerts and curated deals

You can manage your email preferences or unsubscribe at any time by clicking the links in our emails or contacting us directly.

Your Rights (UK GDPR)

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (where applicable)
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.