Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026
Website: https://www.funeral-advice.com/

Funeral-Advice.com is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

For the purposes of data protection law, Funeral-Advice.com is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

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2. Personal Data We Collect

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may provide personal data when you:

  • Contact us via forms or email

  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates

  • Leave comments or feedback

This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Any information you choose to include in your message

b) Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device and operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referring URLs

This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (UK GDPR)

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where you have explicitly agreed (e.g. newsletter sign-ups, non-essential cookies)

  • Legitimate interests – to operate, improve, and secure our website

  • Legal obligation – where required by law

  • Contractual necessity – where data is required to respond to your enquiries

4. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and communications

  • Provide information and resources

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Monitor website usage and prevent misuse

  • Send emails or newsletters (only if you have opted in)

We do not sell your personal data.

5. Cookies

Funeral-Advice.com uses cookies to:

  • Enable core website functionality

  • Analyse website traffic

  • Track affiliate referrals

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings or through any cookie consent banner provided on the site. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Affiliate Links (Amazon & Etsy)

Funeral-Advice.com participates in affiliate marketing programmes, including:

  • Amazon Associates Programme

  • Etsy Affiliate Programme

This means:

  • Some links on this site are affiliate links

  • If you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you

  • Amazon and Etsy may use cookies or similar technologies to track referrals

We have no control over how these third parties process your data. Please refer to their privacy policies for more information.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

  • Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Hosting and security providers

These providers only process personal data on our instructions and in compliance with UK data protection law.

8. International Data Transfers

Some third-party services may store or process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Adequacy regulations

  • Standard contractual clauses

9. Data Retention

We only keep personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

  • Legal

  • Accounting

  • Reporting requirements

10. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

ICO website: https://ico.org.uk/

11. Children’s Data

This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

14. Contact Details

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
🌐 Website: https://www.funeral-advice.com/contact