Effective Date: Feb 09, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how data is collected, used, and protected when you use https://drinkgear.co.uk.
Who We Are
This website is operated under the domain name https://drinkgear.co.uk. The site provides reviews, comparisons, and informational content related to drink gear and drink accessories in the UK.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on this site, the data entered into the comments form is collected, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This information is used to help with spam detection.
An anonymised string, also known as a hash, generated from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. The Gravatar Privacy Policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy. Once a comment is approved, your profile image may be publicly visible alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data, such as EXIF GPS information. Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from images hosted on the site.
Cookies
When you leave a comment on this website, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience and will remain for one year.
If you visit the login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not contain personal data and is removed when you close your browser.
When you log in, several cookies are created to store your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen options cookies last for one year. If the “Remember Me” option is selected, your login will remain active for two weeks. Logging out removes the login cookies.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie is stored in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply records the post ID of the article. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this website may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you had visited that external website directly.
These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content, particularly if you are logged in to their services.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security and verification purposes.
How Long Your Data Is Retained
If you leave a comment, the comment and its associated metadata are stored indefinitely. This allows follow-up comments to be recognised and approved automatically without unnecessary moderation delays.
For registered users, where applicable, any personal data provided during registration is stored in the user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal data at any time, with the exception of their username. Website administrators can also view and edit this information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account on this website or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data held about you, including any data you have provided.
You may also request that your personal data be erased. This does not include any data that must be retained for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to help maintain site security and prevent misuse.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the contact page at:
https://drinkgear.co.uk/contact