This policy explains what data Octane Alpha collects, how it is used, and your rights as a visitor. This site is operated from the United Kingdom and this policy is written in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Octane Alpha (trading as octanealpha.co.uk) is the data controller for personal data collected through this website. This site is operated by an individual based in the United Kingdom.
For any data-related enquiries, please use the contact details on the About page.
If you subscribe to the newsletter or submit a contact form, we collect the email address and any name you choose to provide. This data is used solely for the purpose you provided it.
When you visit this site, certain technical data is collected automatically by hosting and analytics services, including:
This data is used in aggregate to understand how the site is used. It is not used to identify individual visitors.
This site uses cookies — small text files stored in your browser. The types of cookies used are:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the site to function (e.g. security, load balancing) | Hostinger / WordPress |
| Analytics | Aggregated visitor statistics — pages viewed, session duration | Google Analytics (if enabled) |
| Affiliate tracking | Attributes purchases to this site when you click affiliate links | Amazon Associates, AWIN, direct brand programmes |
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality. Blocking affiliate tracking cookies will not affect your ability to use the site but will mean Octane Alpha does not receive credit for referred purchases.
This site uses third-party services that may collect data subject to their own privacy policies:
Octane Alpha does not sell or share personal data with any third party for marketing purposes.
When you click an affiliate link on this site, the retailer or affiliate network may set cookies on your device to attribute any resulting purchase to this site. This applies to Amazon Associates, AWIN, and any direct brand affiliate programmes we participate in. Tracking is governed by each retailer or network's own privacy policy.
Octane Alpha receives aggregated performance data (clicks, qualifying purchases, commission earned) but does not receive any personal information about individual purchasers from any affiliate programme.
Under UK GDPR, Octane Alpha processes personal data on the following bases:
Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Server logs are retained in line with Hostinger's standard retention policy (typically 30–90 days). Analytics data is retained in aggregate form for up to 26 months before deletion.
As a UK resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Request a copy of the personal data held about you
Request correction of inaccurate personal data
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribe from newsletter)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us via the About page. We will respond within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Some third-party services (including Google Analytics, Amazon Associates, and AWIN) may transfer data outside the UK. Where this occurs, transfers are made subject to appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses approved by the ICO.
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. Octane Alpha does not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided data through this site, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. The date at the bottom of this page reflects when it was last revised. Continued use of the site after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
For any questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your data rights, please use the contact details on the About page.
Last updated: May 2025 · Octane Alpha, United Kingdom