Website: sharedflatliving.site Last Updated: March 3, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Shared Flat Living. Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Who We Are
Shared Flat Living is a blog website dedicated to helping people navigate shared housing, flat-sharing tips, tenant rights, and communal living advice. Our website address is: https://sharedflatliving.site
What Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Comments: When you leave a comment on a blog post, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your comment.
- Contact Form: If you reach out to us via a contact form, we collect your name, email address, and your message.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit and time spent on each page
- The website that referred you to us
- Date and time of your visit
This data is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see the Cookies section below).
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Publish and manage your comments on blog posts
- Respond to your messages and enquiries
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you have subscribed)
- Improve our website content and user experience
- Analyse traffic and understand how visitors use our site
- Prevent spam and protect website security
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties.
Cookies
Shared Flat Living uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your experience on our site.
We may use cookies for:
- Remembering your preferences (e.g., comment form details)
- Analytics and tracking website traffic (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Embedding content from third-party platforms
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies – Required for the website to function properly.
- Analytics cookies – Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Third-party cookies – Set by embedded content or services (e.g., YouTube videos, social sharing buttons).
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect your experience on the site.
Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics – for website traffic analysis. Google Privacy Policy →
- Google AdSense (if applicable) – for displaying ads. Google Ads Privacy →
- Disqus / WordPress Comments – for comment management (if applicable).
- Mailchimp / other email services – for newsletter delivery (if applicable).
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services independently.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Blog posts on Shared Flat Living may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from other websites. Embedded content from other sites behaves in the same way as if you had visited those websites directly. Those third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content.
Data Retention
- Comments are retained indefinitely unless you request removal.
- Contact form submissions are kept for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry.
- Analytics data is retained according to the settings of the analytics provider (typically 14–26 months for Google Analytics).
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction – Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion – Request that we delete your personal data.
- Objection – Object to how we process your data.
- Withdraw Consent – Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Children’s Privacy
Shared Flat Living is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Shared Flat Living 🌐 https://sharedflatliving.site
