Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2026
Purify The World operates the website purifytheworld.co.uk. This privacy policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.
We take your privacy seriously. We collect only what we need, we do not sell your data to anyone, and we do not use it for any purpose other than what is described in this policy.
Who We Are
Purify The World is an independent clean living resource based in the United Kingdom. You can contact us at support.purifytheworld@gmail.com with any questions about this policy or about how we handle your data.
What Data We Collect and Why
Email Address
If you sign up to The Purify Letter, our newsletter, we collect your email address. We use this solely to send you updates about new content on Purify The World. We do not use it for advertising, we do not share it with third parties for marketing purposes, and we do not sell it.
Legal basis: Consent. You can withdraw this consent at any time by unsubscribing using the link at the bottom of any email we send you.
Website Usage Data
Like most websites, Purify The World automatically collects certain information when you visit, including which pages you view, how long you spend on the site, where you came from, and what device and browser you are using. This data is collected and processed by Squarespace, the platform on which this site is built, and by Google Search Console, which we use to understand how people find the site through search engines.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests. This data helps us understand which content is useful and improve the site. It is not used to identify you personally.
Cookies
This site uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device. Squarespace, as our website platform, sets certain cookies that are necessary for the site to function correctly. Google Search Console may also set cookies related to analytics. We do not use advertising cookies or tracking cookies beyond what is described here.
We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels or any cookies beyond those strictly necessary for the site to function and those set by Google Search Console for basic search performance data. We do not collect or sell behavioural data and we do not serve targeted advertising of any kind.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of this site.
Contact Messages
If you contact us directly via email at support.purifytheworld@gmail.com, we will receive your email address and the contents of your message. We use this only to respond to your enquiry and do not store it beyond what is necessary to handle your request.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests in responding to enquiries.
Affiliate Links
Some links on this site are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them at no extra cost to you. These include links to Amazon UK through the Amazon Associates programme. Clicking an affiliate link may result in a cookie being placed on your device by the retailer for the purpose of tracking the referral. We do not receive any personal data about you as a result of affiliate purchases.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal data. We share it only with the following third party service providers who help us operate the site:
Our website platform. Squarespace processes visitor data and newsletter subscriber data on our behalf. Their privacy policy is available at squarespace.com/privacy.
We use Google Search Console to understand how people find our site through search. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
We participate in the Amazon Associates UK affiliate programme. Amazon's privacy policy is available at amazon.co.uk/privacy.
How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep your email address on our newsletter list for as long as you remain subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send, after which your address will be removed from our list.
Website usage data collected by Squarespace and Google is retained according to their respective data retention policies.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
You can ask us to correct any inaccurate data we hold about you.
You can ask us to delete your personal data. For newsletter subscribers, the simplest way to do this is to unsubscribe using the link in any email we send.
Where we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time. This does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
If you believe we have handled your data unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support.purifytheworld@gmail.com and we will respond within 30 days.
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 date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
CONTACT US ABOUT PRIVACY
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at support.purifytheworld@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.