Last updated: March 2026
Welcome to The Eco Swap. Your privacy matters to us, and we want to be completely transparent about how we handle your information when you visit our site.
Who we are
The Eco Swap is an independent eco lifestyle blog based in the United Kingdom, focused on clean beauty and sustainable living. If you have any questions about this policy, you can reach us at: hello@theecoswap.com
What information we collect
We only collect information that helps us run this site and improve your experience. This includes:
- Basic analytics data such as pages visited, time spent on site, and general location (country/city level) — collected through Google Analytics
- Cookie preferences you set when visiting the site
- Any information you voluntarily provide if you contact us directly via email
We do not collect your name, email address, or any personal details unless you choose to share them with us directly.
Cookies
Like most websites, The Eco Swap uses cookies. These are small files stored on your device that help the site function properly and allow us to understand how visitors use our content.
The types of cookies we use:
- Necessary cookies — essential for the site to work
- Analytics cookies — help us understand which content is most useful to our readers
- Affiliate cookies — used by our affiliate partners (including Skimlinks) to track purchases made through links on our site
You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time using the cookie banner at the bottom of the page.
Affiliate links
Some links on The Eco Swap are affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase — at no extra cost to you. Our affiliate relationships never influence the content we publish or the products we recommend. For full details, please read our [Affiliate Disclosure].
Third-party services
We use a small number of trusted third-party services to run this site:
- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis
- Skimlinks — affiliate link management
- Hostinger — website hosting
Each of these services has their own privacy policy and data practices. We encourage you to review them if you have specific concerns.
Your rights under UK GDPR
As a visitor based in the UK or EU, you have the right to:
- Know what data is held about you
- Request access to your personal data
- Ask us to correct or delete your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us directly at: hello@theecoswap.com
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in the law or how we operate. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date at the top.