Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 19th June 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Orphan Girl (www.theorphangirl.ie).

This website provides information, guides, and product recommendations related to BBQs and BBQ accessories. Some links on this website are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through them.

I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection laws.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact me at:

info@theorphangirl.ie (or your preferred contact email)

2. Information I Collect

This website does not collect personal information directly from you unless you choose to contact me.

However, the site may automatically collect certain technical data:

2.1. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit the site, standard information may be collected, including:

• IP address (anonymised where possible)

• Browser type and version

• Device type

• Pages visited

• Time spent on pages

• Referring website

This data is collected through:

• Google Analytics (or similar analytics tools)

• Server logs

• Cookies (see Section 6)

2.2. Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you contact me by email, I may receive:

• Your name

• Your email address

• Any information you include in your message

This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.

3. Affiliate Disclosure (Amazon Associates)

The Orphan Girl participates in the Amazon EU Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.co.uk and other Amazon websites.

When you click an Amazon link:

• Amazon may place cookies on your device

• Amazon may track your activity to attribute sales

• Amazon may collect data according to their own Privacy Policy

I do not receive any personal information about you from Amazon.

You can review Amazon’s Privacy Policy here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201909010 (amazon.co.uk in Bing)

4. How Your Information Is Used

Information collected on this site may be used to:

• Improve website performance and user experience

• Analyse traffic and visitor behaviour

• Monitor affiliate link performance

• Respond to enquiries

I do not:

• Sell your data

• Share your data with third parties (other than analytics or affiliate partners)

• Use your data for automated decision‑making or profiling

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

I process data under the following legal bases:

Legitimate Interests:  

• To analyse website traffic, prevent abuse, and improve the site.

Consent:  

• For cookies and tracking technologies where required.

Contract:  

• If you contact me, processing your email is necessary to respond.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website may use cookies for:

• Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Affiliate tracking (e.g., Amazon Associates)

• Basic site functionality

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

If required, a cookie consent banner may be displayed to comply with GDPR and ePrivacy rules.

7. Third‑Party Services

The site may use third‑party services including:

7.1. Google Analytics

Used to understand how visitors use the site.

Google may collect anonymised usage data.

You can opt out here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/

7.2. Amazon Associates

Used for affiliate tracking.

Amazon may set cookies when you click an affiliate link.

7.3. Google Sites (Hosting Platform)

The website is hosted on Google Sites, which may collect technical data for security and performance.

8. Data Retention

I retain analytics data for up to 26 months (or the default period set by Google Analytics).

Emails you send may be retained for as long as necessary to respond and maintain records.

9. Your Rights (GDPR)

As an EU resident, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Object to processing

• Withdraw consent (for cookies or tracking)

• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC)

You can contact me at orphangirlproject@gmail.com to exercise these rights.

10. Data Security

I take reasonable steps to protect your data, including:

• Secure hosting

• SSL encryption

• Limited data collection

• No unnecessary storage of personal data

However, no website can guarantee 100% security.

11. Links to External Websites

This site contains links to Amazon and other external websites.

I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

You should review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent version.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact:

Email: orphangirlproject@gmail.com

Website: www.theorphangirl.ie