Last updated: January 2026
Who We Are
UsefulTechHub (usefultechhub.com) is an affiliate website providing tech product reviews for European consumers.
Contact: contact@usefultechhub.com
What Data We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact forms: Name and email address when you contact us
- Newsletter: Email address if you subscribe
- Comments: Name, email, and comment content if you comment on posts
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, referring site
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
- IP address: Used for security and approximate location (country level)
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site functionality | Session |
| Analytics | Understand site usage | Up to 2 years |
| Affiliate | Track referrals to Amazon | Up to 90 days |
How We Use Your Data
- Respond to your enquiries
- Send newsletters (only with your consent)
- Improve our website and content
- Track affiliate referrals for commission purposes
- Protect against spam and abuse
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
- Consent: Newsletter subscriptions, non-essential cookies
- Legitimate interest: Analytics, site security, affiliate tracking
- Contract: Responding to your enquiries
Third Parties
We share data with:
- Amazon Associates: When you click affiliate links, Amazon may set cookies to track purchases
- Hosting provider (Hostinger): Server logs and infrastructure
- Analytics services: Anonymised usage data
We do not sell your personal data.
Data Retention
- Contact form submissions: 1 year
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data: 26 months
- Server logs: 30 days
Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Data portability (receive your data in portable format)
- Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@usefultechhub.com.
Cookie Management
You can control cookies through:
- Your browser settings
- Our cookie consent banner (adjust preferences anytime)
Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be announced on our website.
Complaints
If you believe we have not handled your data correctly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions:
Email: contact@usefultechhub.com