Privacy Policy

Last updated: 14/11/2025

Welcome to LightGuru.co.uk (“we”, “our”, “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, interact with our content, or contact us.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

LightGuru.co.uk is an online blog and resource focused on lighting, home design, and décor inspiration.
Our website address is: https://lightguru.co.uk

If you have any questions about this policy or how we use your data, please contact us at:
📧 Email: contact@lightguru.co.uk

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

Personal identification information

Name and email address (if you subscribe or contact us)

Usage & technical data

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages viewed, time spent on the site, and navigation paths

Cookies & tracking technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar tools for:

Analytics
Advertising and personalised ads
Website functionality
Affiliate tracking

We do not collect sensitive personal information unless you voluntarily provide it.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for:

Improving website performance and user experience
Responding to emails or enquiries
Sending newsletters (only if you opt in)
Analysing site traffic and behaviour through analytics tools
Delivering personalised advertising through platforms such as Google Ads/AdSense and Meta/Facebook

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and deliver relevant ads.

Google AdSense: Required Disclosure

We use Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google.

Google and its partners use cookies to:

Serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites
Personalise the ads you see
Measure ad performance
Prevent invalid clicks and fraud

This includes the use of Google advertising cookies, such as the DoubleClick cookie.

Other Third-Party Vendors

In addition to Google, we may work with:

Meta / Facebook (via Meta Pixel)
Affiliate networks
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Advertising partners and networks

These partners may also use cookies or tracking technologies on our site.

For more information about managing cookies, visit https://www.aboutcookies.org.

5. Advertising Personalisation & Opt-Out Options

Browser-level control

You can also disable cookies in your browser settings. See:
https://www.aboutcookies.org

6. Cookie Consent (UK & EU Requirement)

Because LightGuru.co.uk receives visitors from the UK/EU, we display a cookie consent banner when you first visit the site.

Through this, you can:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customise which cookies you allow

Consent can be changed at any time.

7. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

Email/newsletter providers (e.g., Mailchimp, Omnisend)
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense, Meta Ads)
Web hosting and security providers

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

8. Data Retention

We only retain personal information for as long as necessary for:

Legal compliance
Service operation
Security and fraud prevention
Your subscription (newsletter, account, etc.)

You may request deletion of your data at any time

9. Your Rights (UK GDPR / EU GDPR)

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Withdraw consent to marketing at any time
File a complaint with the ICO (https://ico.org.uk)

For any requests, email: contact@lightguru.co.uk

10. Data Security

We use SSL encryption, secure hosting, and industry-standard measures to protect your data.
However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and you share data at your own risk.