Who We Are
ShieldPick ("we", "us", "our") operates the website shieldpick.uk. We are an independent VPN review site based in London, United Kingdom. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site.
Information We Collect
We collect minimal personal data. Specifically:
- Log data: Your IP address, browser type, referring page, pages visited, and time of visit may be recorded automatically by our hosting provider.
- Contact form submissions: If you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
- Analytics data: We use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors use our site, including pages viewed, session duration, and referral sources.
We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use our site.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our site uses the following cookies and similar technologies:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand site usage and improve our content.
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense serves third-party advertisements on our site. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing history.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on prior website visits. You may opt out of the use of the DoubleClick cookie by visiting Google Ad Settings. Alternatively, visit aboutads.info to opt out of third-party cookies for personalised advertising.
Affiliate Links
ShieldPick participates in affiliate programmes, including those offered by NordVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, and other VPN providers. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate links may use tracking cookies to attribute sales. These cookies are set by the respective affiliate programme and are subject to their privacy policies. Our editorial content and rankings are not influenced by affiliate relationships.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve our website
- To respond to contact form enquiries
- To analyse site traffic and usage patterns
- To serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Google AdSense: For advertising purposes, as described above.
- Analytics providers: Aggregated, anonymised usage data.
- Hosting provider: Server logs as part of standard web hosting.
- Legal requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is aggregated and retained for up to 26 months. Server logs are retained by our hosting provider per their data retention policy.
Your Rights (UK GDPR)
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: London, United Kingdom