Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last Reviewed: 15 July 2026
Policy Version: 1.0
HeatInk respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices available to you when using our website.
Who We Are
HeatInk is an independent online publication covering the garment decoration industry, including news, reviews, buying guides, manufacturer information, product coverage and industry events.
If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact us using the details provided on our Contact page.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you use the website, we may collect:
- Information you voluntarily provide through contact forms.
- Your email address if you subscribe to newsletters or updates.
- Anonymous website usage information through analytics services (only with your consent).
- Technical information such as browser type, device type and operating system.
We do not collect sensitive personal information unless you specifically choose to provide it.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected may be used to:
- Respond to enquiries.
- Improve the content and usability of the website.
- Monitor website performance.
- Identify technical problems.
- Produce anonymous statistics about how HeatInk is used.
We will never sell your personal information to third parties.
Analytics
With your permission, HeatInk may use Google Analytics or similar privacy-respecting analytics services to understand how visitors use the publication.
Analytics cookies are only enabled after you have provided consent through our Cookie Preferences.
The information collected is used solely to improve the website and understand readership trends.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser.
HeatInk uses three categories of cookies:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly and cannot be disabled.
Examples include:
- Remembering your cookie preferences.
- Maintaining secure administrator sessions.
- Security and fraud prevention.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand which articles readers find useful, how visitors navigate the website and which content performs well.
These cookies are only enabled if you choose to allow Analytics cookies.
Marketing Cookies
HeatInk currently does not use marketing or advertising cookies.
If this changes in the future, visitors will be asked for consent before these cookies are enabled.
Managing Cookie Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings option available on every page of the website.
Your preferences can be updated or withdrawn whenever you choose.
Advertising & Sponsored Content
HeatInk displays advertising and may publish sponsored content.
Advertising does not influence our editorial decisions. Sponsored content will always be clearly identified, and readers can learn more by visiting our Editorial Policy and Advertising Policy pages.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect the information we hold against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
While no website can guarantee absolute security, we continually review and improve our security practices.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable legislation, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Request access to your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of personal information where appropriate.
- Withdraw consent for analytics cookies.
- Object to certain processing activities.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy & Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology or the operation of HeatInk.
The current version number and review date are shown at the top of this page.
Summary
- We respect your privacy.
- Analytics are only enabled with your consent.
- Essential cookies keep the website functioning.
- We do not sell personal information.
- You remain in control of your cookie preferences.