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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 21st December 2025

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This Privacy Policy explains how hearthwitch.co.uk (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use this website and related content, including blog posts, podcasts, videos, and merchandise sales.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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1. Who We Are

This website and related content are operated by:

Name: Hearth Witch (The Witch's Heart)
Website: www.hearthwitch.co.uk
Contact email: thewitchsheart@outlook.com

For data protection purposes, we are the data controller.

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2. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Messages or enquiries

  • Comments on blog posts or embedded media

  • Shipping details (if you purchase merchandise)

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b) Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address

  • Browser and device information

  • Pages visited and interactions with content

  • Referring websites

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3. Podcasts

We publish podcasts that may be monetised through advertising, sponsorships, or platform-based monetisation. Our podcasts may be distributed through third-party platforms including (but not limited to):

  • Spotify

  • Apple Podcasts

  • Google Podcasts

  • Other podcast hosting or distribution platforms

When you listen to podcasts via these platforms or embedded players, those platforms may collect personal data (such as usage data or device information) in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control how these third parties process your data.

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4. Videos (YouTube)

We publish video content on YouTube, which may be monetised through advertising, sponsorships, or other creator monetisation tools.

When you view embedded YouTube videos on our website or watch our content directly on YouTube, Google/YouTube may collect personal data and use cookies in line with their own privacy policies.

5. Merchandise Sales (Teespring)

We sell merchandise through Teespring (Spring).

If you purchase merchandise:

  • Your order, payment, and delivery details are collected and processed by Teespring

  • We do not store or have access to your payment card details

  • Teespring acts as a separate data controller for transactions conducted on its platform

Please refer to Teespring’s privacy policy for details on how your data is handled.

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6. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use personal data to:

  • Operate and maintain the website

  • Publish and monetise blogs, podcasts, and videos

  • Respond to enquiries and messages

  • Improve content and user experience

  • Meet legal, accounting, or tax obligations

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

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7. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data based on:

  • Consent – e.g. subscribing or contacting us

  • Contract – fulfilling merchandise purchases

  • Legitimate interests – running and monetising the website

  • Legal obligation – compliance with law

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8. Advertising, Sponsorships, and Affiliates

Some content (including podcasts and videos) may include:

  • Advertisements

  • Sponsorships

  • Affiliate links

Affiliate links may track clicks for commission purposes but do not give us direct access to your personal data.

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9. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services for:

  • Website hosting

  • Analytics

  • Podcast hosting and distribution

  • Video hosting (YouTube)

  • Merchandise fulfilment (Teespring)

  • Email or communication tools

These providers process data only as necessary and in accordance with their own privacy policies.

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10. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data and retain it only for as long as necessary.

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11. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at thewitchsheart@outlook.com.

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12. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended to knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If such data is identified, it will be removed.

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13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.

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14. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: thewitchsheart@outlook.com

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