Last updated: 18 October 2026
Who we are: Crust & Ember (crustandember.co.uk) is run by Crust & Ember, London, UK. Contact: vimukthiadikari99@gmail.com. We are the data controller for personal data collected on this site.
What we collect and why (UK GDPR)
| Data | Purpose | Lawful basis |
|---|---|---|
| Emails you send us (name, email address, message) | Reply to you | Legitimate interests |
| Affiliate tracking cookies set when you click an affiliate link, only if you consent where required | Let the retailer credit us with a commission | Consent |
| Server logs (IP address, browser) kept by our host | Security and keeping the site running | Legitimate interests |
We do not sell your personal data. We don’t run an email list; if we start one, it will be opt-in.
Analytics
We don’t currently use analytics cookies. If that changes, we will update this page first and ask for your consent before any analytics cookies are set.
Cookies (PECR)
- Strictly necessary (e.g. remembering your cookie choice): no consent needed.
- Affiliate/marketing cookies: treated as non-essential, so they’re set only with your consent. You can change your choice at any time via “Cookie settings” in the footer.
- Third parties who may set cookies or receive data when you click out: Awin, Amazon, the retailer you visit, and our host Hostinger.
International transfers
Some providers (e.g. Amazon) may process data outside the UK under appropriate safeguards such as the UK International Data Transfer Addendum or UK adequacy regulations.
How long we keep data
Emails you send us: up to 24 months. Server logs: in line with our host’s policy.
Your rights
You have the right to access, correct or erase your data, to restrict or object to its use, to data portability, and to withdraw consent at any time. Email vimukthiadikari99@gmail.com. You can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ico.org.uk).
Children
This site is not aimed at children under 13.
Changes
We will update this page and the “last updated” date when anything changes.