Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

The Gadget List (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. This policy applies to our website at thegadgetlist.com.

2. Information we collect

Automatically collected data: IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, and pages viewed, via cookies and analytics scripts.
Analytics: We use Google Analytics (via Google Site Kit) to understand how visitors use the site.
Newsletter: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect the email address you provide, managed via Mailchimp (MC4WP plugin).
Contact form submissions: Name, email address, and message text you choose to submit.

3. How we use your information

To operate and improve the site and its content.
To send newsletter emails you have subscribed to (you can unsubscribe at any time).
To respond to contact-form enquiries.
To measure aggregated traffic patterns for editorial decisions.

4. Cookies and tracking

We use cookies for site functionality and analytics. You can manage your preferences via the CookieYes banner that appears on first visit. See our Cookie Policy for detail.

5. Third-party services

The following third parties may receive data as part of normal site operation:

Google Analytics (via Google Site Kit) — traffic measurement.
Awin — affiliate network tracking for outbound product links.
Yieldkit — affiliate link optimisation.
Mailchimp (via MC4WP) — newsletter delivery.
CookieYes — consent-banner compliance.

Each of these providers has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data.

6. Your rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
Withdraw consent at any time, where we rely on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at tanya@theiris.io.

7. Data retention

We retain newsletter email addresses until you unsubscribe. Contact-form submissions are retained for up to twelve months. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics defaults.

8. Children

The Gadget List is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions, email tanya@theiris.io.