Privacy Policy

Data Controller and Contact

The data controller for this site is [Controller Entity Name], registered at [Registered Address]. For privacy enquiries, contact us via the contact page or email [privacy email address].

What Data We Collect

crowdhive-reviews.com collects limited personal data when you visit or interact with this site:

• Analytics data: IP address (anonymised), browser type, operating system, referring site, pages viewed, time spent on page and device category. We use this to understand site usage and improve content.
• Affiliate tracking data: when you click an affiliate link to Maclear or 8lends, a cookie or URL parameter may record that click. If you then open an account, the partner platform notifies us so we can attribute the commission. We do not receive your name, email or financial details from the partner platform.
• Review form data: if you submit a CrowdHive review, we store your display name, country, ratings and review text (published after moderation), and — not published — your optional email address, a one-way hash of your IP address and your browser type, used only to prevent spam and to verify reviews. You can ask us to delete your review at any time via our contact page.
• Contact form data: if you submit a message via our contact page, we collect your name, email address and message content to respond to your enquiry.

We do not collect payment information, investment portfolios or financial account details. This site does not hold client money or operate user accounts.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process personal data on the following lawful bases:

• Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)): analytics data helps us improve site performance and content relevance. Affiliate tracking supports our revenue model, disclosed clearly on every commercial page.
• Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): cookies and analytics scripts run only after you accept via the cookie banner on your first visit. You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing browser cookies.
• Contractual performance (Article 6(1)(b)): contact form data is processed to respond to your enquiry, which constitutes a pre-contractual or service request.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This site uses first-party cookies for analytics and third-party cookies for affiliate tracking:

• Analytics cookies: set by [analytics provider name] to measure visits, page views and referral sources. IP addresses are anonymised before storage. Data is retained for 26 months.
• Affiliate cookies: set when you click a Maclear or 8lends affiliate link. These expire after 30 days or sooner depending on partner policy. They contain no personal identifiers beyond a random click ID.

You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Blocking cookies will not prevent you from reading this site, but analytics and affiliate attribution will not function.

How We Use Your Data

We use collected data for the following purposes only:

• Understand which pages and guides are most useful to readers
• Measure site traffic and referral sources
• Attribute affiliate commissions when readers open accounts with Maclear or 8lends
• Respond to contact form enquiries

We do not sell, rent or share personal data with third parties except where required by law or as disclosed in this policy (analytics provider, affiliate partners).

Data Retention

Personal data is retained for the minimum period necessary:

• Analytics data: 26 months from collection
• Affiliate tracking data: 90 days after click or commission confirmation, whichever is later
• Contact form messages: 12 months after the last reply, then deleted

Your Data Subject Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: request deletion of your data where no legal obligation requires retention
• Restriction: limit how we process your data in certain circumstances
• Portability: receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Object: object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent: revoke cookie consent at any time via browser settings

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via the contact page. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not complied with GDPR.

Changes to This Policy

We review this privacy policy periodically and update the effective date at the top of the page when changes are made. Continued use of this site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.