Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Discount Self Seal Bags (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you use this website.
Important: We operate as an informational website with affiliate links. We do not sell products directly and we do not process payments on this website.
1. Who We Are
Discount Self Seal Bags is a UK-based informational affiliate website focused on packaging and bag-related product categories. We may link to third-party retailers (such as Amazon) where products can be purchased.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Usage data: pages viewed, clicks, time on page, approximate location (city/country), device type, browser type, and referral source.
- Cookies and similar technologies: used for site functionality, analytics, and affiliate tracking (where applicable).
- Voluntary information: if you submit information through a form on the site (if any), we collect what you provide. Submitting information is not required to browse the site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use information to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve site performance, content, and user experience.
- Understand which pages are most useful through analytics.
- Measure affiliate performance (for example, which pages generate outbound clicks).
- Detect and prevent security issues and misuse.
4. Cookies & Tracking
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We may use:
- Essential cookies required for basic website functionality.
- Analytics cookies to measure traffic and improve content (for example, Google Analytics or similar).
- Affiliate cookies set by third-party affiliate partners when you click an affiliate link.
You can control cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect parts of the website.
5. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Websites
Our website contains affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link, you may be redirected to a third-party website (such as a retailer). Those third-party sites have their own privacy policies and practices, and we are not responsible for their content or how they handle data.
6. Legal Basis (UK GDPR)
Where UK GDPR applies, our lawful bases for processing may include:
- Legitimate interests (running and improving the website, analytics, security).
- Consent (where required for non-essential cookies, depending on your cookie settings/implementation).
- Legal obligations (where applicable).
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information only:
- With service providers that support website hosting, analytics, and security.
- With affiliate partners for tracking outbound clicks/conversions (typically via cookies or referral parameters).
- When required by law or to protect the website, users, and our rights.
8. International Transfers
Some service providers (such as analytics or affiliate platforms) may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards may be used as required by law (for example, standard contractual clauses or equivalent measures).
9. Data Retention
We keep information only as long as necessary to operate the website, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce policies.
10. Security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
11. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
12. Your UK Privacy Rights
Depending on your situation, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.
If you are not satisfied with how a concern is handled, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Transparency note: Discount Self Seal Bags may earn commissions from qualifying purchases through affiliate links. This does not affect the price you pay.
