Privacy Policy
How hermesinsightshub.com collects, uses, and protects your data — in plain language.
1. Who We Are
This privacy policy applies to hermesinsightshub.com (the “Site”). The Site is an independent editorial publication covering leather science, construction, and authentication for Hermès bag buyers and collectors. For privacy-related enquiries, use the contact page.
2. Data We Collect
We collect minimal data — only what is necessary to operate the Site and understand how it is being used.
2.1 Data You Provide Directly
When you use the contact form on this Site, you provide your name and email address. This data is used solely to respond to your message and is not retained beyond what is necessary for that purpose.
2.2 Data Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, standard web server logs and analytics tools may collect the following data automatically:
| Data Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| IP address (anonymised) | Security and analytics | Anonymised immediately or within 24 hours |
| Browser type and version | Technical compatibility | Aggregated — not individually retained |
| Pages visited and time on page | Editorial analytics — understanding which content is useful | Aggregated — not individually retained |
| Referring URL | Understanding how visitors find the Site | Aggregated — not individually retained |
| Device type | Technical optimisation | Aggregated — not individually retained |
3. Cookies
This Site uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. The cookies used on this Site fall into the following categories:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Site to function correctly. They cannot be disabled. They include cookies that maintain session state and security tokens.
Analytics Cookies
If analytics tools are active on the Site, they may set cookies to track page views and user behaviour in aggregate. These cookies do not identify you personally. You can opt out of analytics cookies using your browser settings or a browser extension.
No Advertising Cookies
This Site carries no advertising and sets no advertising or tracking cookies for commercial purposes. No third-party advertising networks have access to your browsing data through this Site.
4. How We Use Your Data
Data collected on this Site is used only for the following purposes:
- To respond to contact form messages
- To understand aggregate Site usage for editorial improvement
- To maintain Site security
We do not sell your data. We do not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. We do not use your data for profiling or automated decision-making.
5. Third-Party Services
The Site may use the following third-party services, each of which operates under its own privacy policy:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress (hosting platform) | Site infrastructure | Standard server logs |
| Google Analytics (if active) | Aggregate visitor analytics | Anonymised usage data |
| Google Fonts | Typography | IP address on font load request |
If additional third-party services are activated, this policy will be updated to reflect them.
6. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access — you may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right of rectification — you may request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Right of erasure — you may request deletion of your personal data where no legitimate basis exists for retaining it
- Right to object — you may object to processing of your personal data for specific purposes
- Right to data portability — you may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
To exercise any of these rights, use the contact page. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to the enquiry. Anonymised analytics data is retained in aggregate form for up to 26 months. Server logs are retained for up to 90 days for security purposes, then deleted.
8. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data through this Site, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated to reflect changes in the Site’s data practices or applicable law. Material changes will be noted with an updated “last reviewed” date below. Continued use of the Site after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Privacy Policy last reviewed: March 2026. This policy was written for hermesinsightshub.com and reflects the data practices of this Site as of the date above.