Last updated: 05.09.2026

Welcome to Andrew's DIY (“we”, “our”, or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit https://www.andrewsdiyprojects.com/.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide

• Your name and email address (for example, when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us)

Automatically collected information

• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

This information helps us understand how readers use the blog.

2. Data Controller and UK GDPR

We are based in the United Kingdom, and as such, we act as the data controller of personal information collected through this website under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This applies to how we handle your data regardless of where you, the visitor, are located.

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data, object to certain processing, and lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at andrewhoward@andrewsdiyprojects.com.

3. International Data Transfers

As our business is based in the UK but our service providers and much of our audience are located in the United States, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries outside the UK/EU. Where this occurs, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with UK GDPR requirements.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send newsletters or updates (if you subscribe)

• Respond to comments or enquiries

• Improve our content and website performance

• Monitor website security and prevent spam

We do not sell your personal information.

5. Cookies

Our blog may use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences

• Understand visitor behaviour (for example, through analytics)

• Support basic website functionality

• Deliver personalized advertising (where applicable)

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar consent requirements, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising cookies) on your device, via a cookie consent banner. You may withdraw or change your consent at any time using the cookie preferences link available on our site.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services, such as:

• Website hosting providers

• Email newsletter services (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit, etc.)

• Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Spam protection for comments (e.g., Akismet)

• Advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense)

These providers may collect information directly from your device through cookies or similar technologies and process it according to their own privacy policies.

7. Comments

If you leave a comment, the information you provide (such as your name and comment) may be publicly visible. We reserve the right to moderate or remove comments.

8. Email Subscriptions

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

• You will receive emails about new posts or updates.

• You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

9. Affiliate Disclosure

Some pages on this site may contain affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click a link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products or services we believe may be useful to our readers.

10. Your Privacy Rights (U.S.)

Depending on your state of residence (including California and other U.S. states with privacy laws), you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we collect about you

• Request correction or deletion of your personal information

• Request information about how your data is used or shared

• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

Andrew's DIY does not sell personal information.

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

11. California "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information"

The use of certain advertising technologies on this site — including Google AdSense — may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California's CCPA/CPRA, even though no money changes hands.

If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt out of this sharing. You can exercise this right by contacting us at andrewhoward@andrewsdiyprojects.com with the subject line "CA Opt-Out Request."

12. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

13. External Links

Our blog may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

15. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Email: andrewhoward@andrewsdiyprojects.com
Blog owner: Andrew Howard