Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
In short: We collect minimal data, never sell your information, and use cookies only for essential site functionality and anonymous analytics.
Who We Are
HopeBear is a UK-based website helping families find safer, PFAS-free products for their homes. Our website address is hopebear.co.uk.
What Data We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use our contact form or subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:
- Your email address
- Your name (if provided)
- Any message content you submit
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:
- Anonymous usage data (pages visited, time on site)
- Device type and browser information
- Approximate location (country/region level only)
How We Use Your Data
We use your information to:
- Respond to your enquiries
- Send newsletter updates (only if you've subscribed)
- Improve our website and content
- Understand how visitors use our site
Cookies
We use a minimal number of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the site to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (anonymous data only)
We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
Affiliate Links
Our site contains affiliate links to products we recommend. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate partners may use their own cookies. Please see our Affiliate Disclosure for more details.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Netlify: Website hosting and form processing
- Analytics provider: Anonymous site usage statistics
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services. Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time, and we will delete your email address upon request.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
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.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please get in touch.