Privacy Policy

At Birchgate Home Co, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and the choices you have. It applies to birchgatehomeco.com and was last updated in 2026. Birchgate Home Co is an independent home & living content site that features product recommendations through affiliate partnerships. We are committed to handling your information transparently and in line with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Information We Collect

We aim to collect only the information needed to operate our site, understand how it is used, and improve your experience. The categories of information we collect are described below.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following categories of cookies:

Essential cookies — These are necessary for the website to function properly, such as remembering your cookie preferences and keeping the site secure. The site cannot work correctly without them, so they do not require consent.
Analytics cookies — These help us understand how visitors interact with our pages, for example which articles are most popular and how people navigate the site. This information is aggregated and used to improve our content and layout.
Affiliate cookies — When you click a product link on our site, our affiliate partners may set a cookie to recognize that the referral came from Birchgate Home Co. This allows us to earn a small commission if you make a qualifying purchase, at no additional cost to you. These cookies do not identify you personally to us.

You can manage or disable non-essential cookies at any time through our cookie settings or your browser controls. Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing analytics and affiliate cookies.

Usage Data

We collect information about how you use our website, such as the pages you view, the links you click, the time and date of your visit, the referring website, and how long you spend on each page. This usage data helps us measure the performance of our content and make our site more useful and relevant.

Device and Technical Information

When you visit our site, we may automatically receive certain technical information about your device, including your browser type and version, operating system, screen size, general language settings, and an approximate location derived from your IP address. We use this information to display our pages correctly, maintain security, and understand our audience at a general level.

Newsletter and Email Communications

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we collect the email address you provide. Signing up is completely optional, and we only add you to our list based on your explicit consent. We use your email address solely to send home & living tips, product recommendations, and occasional updates from Birchgate Home Co.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.
Withdrawing your consent will not affect the lawfulness of any communications sent before you unsubscribed.
We do not require you to subscribe in order to access any content on our site.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To operate, maintain, and secure our website.
To analyze usage and improve our content, design, and performance.
To track affiliate referrals so that qualifying purchases are correctly attributed.
To send our newsletter to subscribers who have opted in.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

We Do Not Sell Your Personal Data

Birchgate Home Co does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not exchange your data for money or other valuable consideration. Any information shared with service providers — such as analytics or email delivery partners — is limited to what is necessary to provide their services on our behalf, and they are required to protect it.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information.

Rights Under the GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data, the right to data portability, and the right to object to certain processing. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Rights Under the CCPA

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. As noted above, we do not sell personal information. You also have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising any of your privacy rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details on our contact page. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests to protect the security of your information.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required to comply with legal obligations. Newsletter subscription data is kept until you unsubscribe, and analytics data is retained in aggregated form for a limited period.

Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to third-party websites, including the online stores of our affiliate partners. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit through our links.

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please reach out to Birchgate Home Co through our contact page. We are happy to help and will respond as promptly as we can.