Privacy Policy.
This privacy policy explains how BuyerBench collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website.
Last updated: April 2026
Who We Are
BuyerBench is a product recommendation website operated from the United Kingdom. Our website address is: https://buyerbench.co.uk
For any privacy-related questions, please contact us via our contact page.
What Data We Collect
We collect minimal data, and only what is necessary to operate the website.
Contact form submissions- Your name
- Your email address
- The message content you submit
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect for the following purposes:
- Contact form data — to respond to your enquiry
- Analytics data — to understand how visitors use the site and improve our content
- Technical data — to maintain site security and performance
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for targeted advertising.
Cookies
BuyerBench uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential cookies- Session management
- Security (CSRF protection)
- Google Analytics (if enabled) — to understand site usage
- Amazon Associates — when you click affiliate links, Amazon may set cookies to track purchases for commission purposes
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect site functionality.
Affiliate Links
BuyerBench participates in affiliate programmes including the Amazon UK Associates Programme. When you click a product link and make a purchase, the retailer may track this using cookies and pay us a commission. Each retailer has its own privacy policy governing how they handle this data.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
- WordPress / hosting provider — site hosting and infrastructure
- Google Analytics — website analytics (if enabled)
- Amazon Associates — affiliate link tracking
- Contact form plugin — form submission handling
Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.
Data Retention
- Contact form submissions — retained for up to 2 years, then deleted
- Analytics data — retained according to Google Analytics settings (typically 26 months)
- Server logs — retained for up to 30 days
Your Rights (GDPR)
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access — request a copy of your personal data
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your data
- Right to restrict processing — limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability — receive your data in a portable format
- Right to object — object to processing of your data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within 30 days.
Not happy with how we’ve handled your data?
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint
Children’s Privacy
BuyerBench is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Significant changes will be noted at the top of the page with the updated date.
Contact
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, please use our contact page.