Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

SoleReview UK ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit solereview.co.uk, how we use it, and what rights you have under UK data protection law.

1. Who We Are

SoleReview UK is an independent editorial footwear review publication based in the UK. This is not a retail site — we do not sell products directly, and any purchases you make happen on third-party websites we link to.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Analytics data: We use Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site — including pages viewed, time spent, and general location (country/region level). This data is anonymised and aggregated.
• Advertising data: We use Google Ads conversion tracking to measure whether visitors who arrive from our ads go on to view products we recommend. This helps us understand which content is useful to readers.
• Contact form data: If you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content so we can respond to your enquiry.
• Cookies: We use cookies for analytics and to remember basic site preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Understand how our content is performing and improve it
• Respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form
• Measure the effectiveness of our advertising

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Third-Party Links

Our reviews link to third-party retailer and brand websites. We have no control over the privacy practices of these sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before making a purchase. SoleReview UK is not responsible for the content or data practices of external sites.

5. Cookies & Analytics

This site uses Google Tag Manager to deploy Google Analytics and Google Ads conversion tracking. These services may set cookies on your device to measure site usage and ad performance. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry. Analytics data is retained according to Google's standard retention periods.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal data
• Object to or restrict our processing of your data
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our contact page.

8. 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.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please get in touch via our contact form.