Last updated: November 5, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how The Room Manual (“we”, “us”) collects, uses and shares information when you visit theroommanual.com (the “Site”). It applies to visitors from the United States, the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
1. Who is responsible
The Room Manual is the controller of personal data processed through this Site. You can contact us at [email protected] or through our Contact page.
2. Information we collect
- Information you send us – your name, email address and message when you contact us.
- Usage data – pages viewed, referring page, approximate location (country/region), device and browser type, and clicks on outbound links. Where consent is required, this is collected only after you agree.
- Cookies and similar technologies – see our Cookie Policy.
We do not ask for, and do not want, sensitive personal information. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (or under 16 in the UK/EEA).
3. How we use information
- To run, secure and improve the Site and our guides.
- To understand which articles are useful (aggregated analytics).
- To show advertising and to measure affiliate referrals.
- To reply to messages you send us.
- To comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal bases (UK GDPR / EU GDPR)
We rely on consent for non-essential cookies, analytics and personalised advertising; legitimate interests for keeping the Site secure and answering enquiries; and legal obligation where the law requires us to keep or disclose information. You can withdraw consent at any time via the Cookie preferences link in the footer.
5. Third parties we work with
Amazon Associates
The Room Manual is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and the Amazon EU Associates Programme, affiliate advertising programmes designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. When you click a link to Amazon, Amazon may set cookies to attribute qualifying purchases to us. Amazon’s handling of your data is governed by the Amazon.com Privacy Notice and the Amazon.co.uk Privacy Notice. We do not receive your name, address or payment details from Amazon — only aggregated order and earnings reports.
Google Analytics 4
We use Google Analytics to understand how the Site is used. IP addresses are not stored by GA4. Analytics runs only after consent where required. Learn more at How Google uses information from sites that use its services.
Google AdSense and advertising partners
We may display ads served by Google and its partners. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info. In the UK, EEA and Switzerland, ads are served only according to the choices you make in our consent message (a Google-certified consent management platform).
Hosting and security
Our hosting and content delivery providers (including Cloudflare) process technical data such as IP addresses to deliver and protect the Site.
6. US state privacy rights (including California)
We do not sell personal information for money. Some advertising and analytics cookies may count as “selling” or “sharing” under laws such as the CCPA/CPRA. You can opt out using the Cookie preferences link, and we honour Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required. You may request access to or deletion of your personal information by emailing us. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
7. Your rights (UK/EEA)
You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to processing of your personal data, to data portability, and to withdraw consent. You can complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ico.org.uk) or your local supervisory authority.
8. International transfers
Our service providers may process data outside your country, including in the United States. Where required, transfers are covered by appropriate safeguards such as the UK International Data Transfer Addendum or Standard Contractual Clauses.
9. Retention
Contact emails are kept for up to 24 months. Analytics data is retained for up to 14 months. Server logs are kept for a short period for security.
10. Changes
We will update this page when our practices change and revise the date at the top.