Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

At Willowbank Living, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our home and lifestyle website, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using willowbankliving.com, you agree to the practices described below.

Who We Are

Willowbank Living is an independent home and lifestyle publisher. We share buying guides, product recommendations, and inspiration for creating a comfortable home. As an affiliate site, we may earn a commission when you click certain links and make a purchase — at no additional cost to you. This does not change what we recommend or how we protect your data.

Information We Collect

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to make our site work and to understand how it is used. We group them into three categories:

Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly, such as remembering your cookie preferences and keeping the site secure. These cannot be switched off.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand which pages are popular, how visitors move through the site, and where we can improve. This information is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
Affiliate cookies: Set when you click a link to a partner retailer. They allow that retailer to credit Willowbank Living for referring you, so we can earn a commission if you buy something. These cookies are placed by the retailer or affiliate network, not by us directly.

Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential (analytics and affiliate) cookies. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time through your browser settings or our cookie preferences tool.

Usage Data

When you browse our site, we may automatically collect usage data such as the pages you view, the time and date of your visit, how long you stay on a page, and the links you click. We use this information to measure the performance of our content and improve your experience.

Device Information

We may also collect technical details about the device you use to access our site, including your browser type and version, operating system, screen size, general location (such as country or region), and referring website. This helps us ensure the site displays correctly and detect any technical issues.

Newsletter Email Collection

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we will ask for your email address. Signing up is entirely optional and requires your explicit consent. We use your email only to send you home and lifestyle content, product recommendations, and occasional updates.

Every newsletter includes an unsubscribe link, and you can opt out at any time. Once you unsubscribe, we will stop sending you emails and remove your address from our mailing list on request.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate, maintain, and secure our website;
Analyze traffic and improve our content and recommendations;
Track affiliate referrals so we can earn commissions on qualifying purchases;
Send our newsletter to subscribers who have opted in;
Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or misuse.

We Do Not Sell Your Data

Willowbank Living does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We share information only with trusted service providers who help us run our site (such as analytics and email delivery services) and with affiliate networks that process referral tracking. These providers are permitted to use your data only as needed to perform their services on our behalf.

Your Rights

If You Are in the European Economic Area or UK (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, to request that it be corrected or deleted, to restrict or object to its processing, and to request a copy of your data in a portable format. Where we rely on your consent — for example, for analytics cookies or the newsletter — you may withdraw that consent at any time. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

If You Are a California Resident (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, to request deletion of your personal information, and to opt out of the sale of personal information. As stated above, we do not sell your personal information. You will never be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

Data Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete it. Analytics data is retained in aggregated form for a limited period to help us track trends over time.

Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to retailers, affiliate partners, and other websites. Once you leave willowbankliving.com, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for adults and is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@willowbankliving.com. We are happy to help.