Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

This website is operated by The Setup Guy (thesetupguy.com). We write honest, independent reviews and recommendations about home office gear. If you have any questions about this policy, you can reach us at: info@thesetupguy.com

2. What data we collect

We collect data in the following ways:

  • Analytics data — We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This includes pages visited, time on site, approximate location (country/city level), device type, and referral source. This data is anonymised and aggregated.
  • Cookies — Our site uses cookies for analytics and affiliate tracking purposes. See Section 5 for details.
  • Affiliate clicks — When you click an affiliate link, the third-party retailer (e.g. Amazon) may set their own cookies and collect data according to their own privacy policies.

We do not collect your name, email address, or any other personal information unless you contact us directly.

3. How we use your data

  • To understand which content is useful and improve the site
  • To measure traffic sources and audience behaviour (via Google Analytics)
  • To track affiliate referrals (via Amazon Associates and similar programmes)

We do not sell your data. We do not use your data for advertising purposes.

4. Affiliate disclosure

The Setup Guy participates in the Amazon Associates Programme and may participate in other affiliate programmes. This means we earn a small commission if you purchase a product through one of our links — at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. We only recommend products we genuinely think are worth your money.

5. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Analytics cookies — Set by Google Analytics to help us understand site usage. These are not used to identify you personally.
  • Affiliate cookies — Set by Amazon and other affiliate networks when you click a product link. These track whether a purchase is made after your click.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner. Disabling cookies will not prevent you from using the site.

6. Third-party services

7. Your rights (GDPR)

If you are based in the EU or EEA, you have the right to:

  • Access any personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict how your data is processed
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

Since we collect very minimal personal data, most of these rights will be exercised through Google’s own tools (e.g. Google Analytics opt-out) or your browser settings.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top.

9. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, contact us at: info@thesetupguy.com