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Privacy Policy
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Soletry ('we', 'us', 'our') is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect when you visit soletry.com, how we use it, and your rights under UK data protection law (UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018).
Who we are
Soletry is an independent sneaker lifestyle and editorial website based in the United Kingdom. We are the data controller for personal data collected through this site. If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at hello@soletry.com.
What data we collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data: contact information (name and email address) if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us directly; usage data such as pages visited, time on site, and referring URLs collected via analytics tools; and technical data including your IP address, browser type, and device information collected automatically when you visit the site.
How we use your data
We use your data to operate and improve the site, send you our newsletter if you have opted in, respond to enquiries you send us, and analyse how visitors use the site so we can improve the content and experience. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Cookies
We use cookies to remember your preferences (such as cookie consent) and to collect anonymous analytics data. You can control cookie settings through the consent banner when you first visit the site, or by adjusting your browser settings. Declining analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the site.
Affiliate links
Some links on Soletry are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only link to products we genuinely recommend. Clicking an affiliate link may allow the retailer or affiliate network to set cookies on your device in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Third-party services
We use third-party services including analytics providers to help us understand site usage. These services may process your data on our behalf. We ensure any third parties we work with provide appropriate data protection guarantees. Links to external retailer sites are governed by those retailers' own privacy policies.
Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is held until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate data, request deletion of your data, object to or restrict processing, and withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@soletry.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, email us at hello@soletry.com.