Privacy Policy

1. Data Collection & Use

We only collect data necessary to enhance your experience on this site:

• Comments: We collect the form data, IP address, and browser agent string to help with spam detection.
• Newsletter: We collect email addresses only via voluntary opt-in. You can unsubscribe at any time.
• Cookies: We use cookies to remember preferences and analyze traffic via Google Analytics.

2. Monetization, PR Samples & ASA Compliance

To support the blog, we engage in partnerships and accept products under strict transparency guidelines:

• Sponsored Features & Paid Links: Paid features are clearly labeled as "Sponsored" or "Paid Partnership" at the start of the post, in line with ASA guidelines. Promotional and advertorial links carry appropriate sponsorship attributes (`rel="sponsored"`).
• PR Samples: Although The C Word is happy to accept product samples for review, receipt of a sample does not guarantee a feature, review, or positive coverage. Posts are clearly labelled as Gifted or AD.
• Affiliate Links: We may earn a small commission if you purchase through our links, at no extra cost to you.
• Advertising: Third-party companies use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites.

3. Content Removal & Link Retention

We retain the right to remove posts and links at any time. However, published posts will generally remain live unless a link becomes obsolete, broken, or an issue arises that compromises the integrity or ownership of the blog.

4. External Links

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, please note that we do not have any control over that external website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide while visiting such sites, and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

5. Content & AI Transparency

• Credits: Third-party images are credited with direct links or mentions whenever possible.
• AI Disclosure: To remain transparent, any inline imagery created using AI will be explicitly disclosed.
• Copyright: Unless stated otherwise, all written material is the property of this blog.

6. Your Rights & Control

GDPR / UK DPA You have the right to access, update, or request the deletion of your personal data at any time. This includes names and email addresses provided via comments or subscriptions.

7. Our Promise: We Do Not Sell Data

Your personal information—including your email address, name, and contact details—will never be sold, traded, or rented to third parties for marketing purposes. We value your trust and keep your data strictly for the use of communicating with you and improving this site.

8. Data Retention

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically. For newsletter subscribers, we keep your data until you choose to unsubscribe.

9. Professional Disclaimer

The information on this blog is for entertainment and informational purposes only. We are not experts in medical, legal, or financial fields. Use of any advice found here is at your own risk.