What we collect and why
When you subscribe to the newsletter, submit a contact form, or leave a comment on a guide, we receive the details you enter: your name, email address, phone number if you provide it, and the content of your message. We also collect basic technical data automatically — browser type, device model, approximate location from your IP address, and pages you visit. This information helps us understand which tool reviews and workshop guides are actually useful, so we can plan future issues around real reader needs rather than guesswork.
Cookies and analytics
We use a small set of cookies to keep the site working correctly and to measure aggregate traffic through a privacy-respecting analytics setup. These cookies do not track you across other websites, and we do not sell or share your browsing behaviour with advertisers. If you prefer, you can disable cookies in your browser settings; the site will still function, though we will lose the ability to see which articles are most read. We do not use fingerprinting or any hidden tracking methods.
How your data is used
The email address you provide at subscription is used solely to send the newsletter and occasional updates about new issues or major tool comparison tests. Form submissions are used to answer your questions about tool maintenance, workshop setup, or site safety topics. We do not rent, sell, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share limited data with service providers who host this site, deliver our emails, or process form submissions — these processors act only on our instructions and are bound by data protection agreements.
Storage and retention
Newsletter subscriber data is stored on our email provider's servers and kept until you unsubscribe. Contact form messages are retained for up to 24 months so we can follow up on your enquiry and maintain a record of correspondence. Technical logs from the web server are kept for 30 days for security and troubleshooting purposes, then deleted automatically. We take reasonable measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or alteration.
Your rights
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, ask for corrections if anything is inaccurate, and request deletion of your data at any time. You can also withdraw consent for newsletter emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any message. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within 30 days. If you are in the UK or EU, you may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
No misleading claims
Hard Workers Guide does not publish fake testimonials, fabricated endorsements, or unverified performance claims about tools or techniques. We do not create false urgency, pretend to be affiliated with any tool manufacturer, or guarantee specific results from following our guides. Every review and tutorial is based on hands-on testing and real workshop experience, and we clearly note when a product was provided by a manufacturer for testing purposes.
Contact us
For any privacy-related questions, data access requests, or to update your preferences, email us at info@hardwrokerseg.com or call (07542) 780318. You can also write to us at 89 Caroline Pike, East Vanessamouth, LE17 5PD. This policy was last updated on 14 March 2025.