Cosy Harbour, found at https://cosyharbour.com/ (“Website”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information may be collected when you use the Website, why it is collected, how it may be used and the rights you have in relation to your information.
For the purposes of UK data protection law, Simone Riches trading as Cosy Harbour is the data controller.
Information We Collect
Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect personal information that you choose to provide to us.
This may include your name, email address and any other information you provide when you:
- contact Cosy Harbour through a contact form or by email;
- leave a comment on the Website;
- subscribe to an email newsletter, if available;
- enter a competition or giveaway, if offered; or
- contact us regarding advertising, partnerships or other business enquiries.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through the Website unless it is specifically requested and necessary.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically.
This can include your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, links clicked and the dates and times you access the Website.
This information may be used to understand how visitors use Cosy Harbour, maintain Website security and improve the content and user experience.
Cookies
Cosy Harbour may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that can help the Website function correctly, remember preferences, measure Website usage and, where applicable, support advertising.
Non-essential cookies will only be used where the appropriate consent has been obtained.
Further information can be found in our Cookie Policy.
How We Use Your Information
Personal information may be used to operate and maintain Cosy Harbour, respond to enquiries and comments, provide requested information, improve Website content and functionality, analyse Website traffic, prevent fraud or misuse, maintain Website security and comply with legal obligations.
If you choose to subscribe to email updates or marketing communications, your information may also be used to send those communications. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link contained within the email.
Where advertising or affiliate links are used, information may also be processed to measure advertising performance or correctly attribute purchases and referrals.
Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK data protection law, we must have a lawful basis for processing personal information.
Depending on the circumstances, Cosy Harbour may rely on:
Consent where you have actively agreed to something, such as subscribing to marketing communications or accepting non-essential cookies.
Legitimate interests where processing is reasonably necessary to operate, secure, understand and improve the Website, provided those interests do not override your privacy rights.
Contract or steps before entering into a contract where you contact us regarding a commercial arrangement, partnership or service.
Legal obligation where information must be retained or processed to comply with applicable laws.
The lawful basis used will depend upon the particular reason your information is being processed.
Third-Party Service Providers
Cosy Harbour may use third-party companies and services to help operate the Website.
These may include Website hosting providers, security and anti-spam services, analytics providers, email providers, advertising platforms and affiliate networks.
Each third-party provider processes information according to its own privacy policy and applicable data protection requirements.
Google Analytics
The Website may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use Cosy Harbour.
Google Analytics may collect information such as the pages visited, approximate location, browser and device information and how visitors interact with the Website.
Where consent is required for analytics cookies, Google Analytics will only be activated after the appropriate consent has been given.
Affiliate Networks and Advertising
Cosy Harbour may contain affiliate links.
When you click an affiliate link, a third-party network or retailer may use cookies or similar technologies to record that the visit originated from Cosy Harbour.
This allows the Website to receive a commission if you subsequently make a qualifying purchase, at no additional cost to you.
The Website may also use third-party advertising services in the future. Any relevant providers will be added to this Privacy Policy where appropriate.
Sharing Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information.
Information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers where this is necessary to operate the Website or provide a requested service.
Information may also be disclosed where required by law or where necessary to protect the rights, security or property of Cosy Harbour or others.
If ownership of all or part of the Website or business changes, relevant information may be transferred as part of that transaction where legally permitted.
International Data Transfers
Some third-party services used by Cosy Harbour may process or store information outside the United Kingdom.
Where personal information is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards will be used where required by UK data protection law.
Anonymous and Aggregated Information
Cosy Harbour may use anonymous or aggregated information that does not directly identify individual visitors.
This information may be used for analytics, Website development, advertising measurement or understanding general Website usage.
Publicly Visible Information
If comments are enabled and you leave a comment on the Website, information such as your chosen name, avatar and any Website URL you provide may be publicly visible.
Your email address will not normally be displayed publicly.
How Long We Keep Personal Information
Personal information will only be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or where retention is required by law.
For example, enquiry correspondence may be retained where necessary for business or record-keeping purposes, while newsletter information may be retained until you unsubscribe or request its deletion.
Analytics and cookie information may be retained according to the settings and retention periods of the relevant service provider.
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on the circumstances, UK data protection law may give you the right to:
- request access to personal information held about you;
- ask for inaccurate information to be corrected;
- request deletion of your personal information;
- request restriction of the way your information is used;
- object to certain types of processing;
- request transfer of your information where applicable;
- withdraw consent where processing is based upon consent; and
- object to direct marketing at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact simone@cosyharbour.com.
We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.
Further information about your data protection rights is available from the Information Commissioner’s Office. The ICO states that organisations should tell people why their information is used, how long it is kept and who it may be shared with.
You also have the right to raise a concern with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your personal information has not been handled appropriately.
Children’s Information
Cosy Harbour is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child has submitted personal information to the Website, please contact us so that the information can be reviewed and, where appropriate, removed.
External Links
Cosy Harbour contains links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of external websites. Visitors should review the privacy policy of any third-party website they visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes to the Website, services used or applicable legal requirements.
The latest version will always be published on this page.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, contact:
Cosy Harbour
Email: simone@cosyharbour.com
Last updated: 17 September 2026