Privacy Policy

At Spectrum Ethical (“we”, “our”, or “us”), accessible from https://spectrumethical.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure manner in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

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

✔ Personal Information

• Name
• Email address
• Contact details (if provided via forms)

✔ Technical Data

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Time zone and location

✔ Usage Data

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Clicks and interactions

2. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

• Direct interactions (contact forms, email subscriptions)
• Automated technologies (cookies, analytics tools)
• Third-party sources (affiliate networks, analytics providers)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain our website
• To improve user experience and website performance
• To respond to inquiries or customer support requests
• To send newsletters or marketing communications (if consent is given)
• To track affiliate performance and commissions

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process your data under the following legal bases:

• Consent – when you opt-in to marketing or cookies
• Legitimate Interests – to improve website performance and services
• Legal Obligations – where required by law

5. Affiliate Disclosure

Spectrum Ethical participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Associates Program.

This means:

• We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases
• Clicking affiliate links may place cookies on your device
• These cookies help track referrals and commissions

This comes at no additional cost to you.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services, including:

• Google Analytics (traffic analysis)
• Amazon Affiliate Program
• Email marketing platforms (if applicable)

These providers may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

7. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Enhance website functionality
• Analyze traffic and user behavior
• Track affiliate links

For full details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal obligations

9. Your Data Protection Rights (UK Users)

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from:

• Unauthorized access
• Loss or misuse
• Alteration or disclosure

11. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party providers may process data outside the UK.
In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to comply with UK GDPR.

12. Children’s Information

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

14. Contact Us

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

Email: support@spectrumethical.com
Website: https://spectrumethical.com

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.