Last updated 19 October 2026
This policy explains what information GiltHaus (gilthaus.com) collects when you use the site, how it is used, and the choices you have. We keep data collection to the minimum needed to run the site.
Who we are
GiltHaus is an independent home decor publication operated by its founder, Ayesha. For anything relating to this policy, contact us through the contact page.
Information we collect
Information you give us. If you use the contact form, we receive the name, email address and message you enter. If you leave a comment, we receive the name, email address and comment you submit, along with your IP address and browser details, which helps us detect spam.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our hosting and performance tools record basic technical data when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, the pages you view and the time of your visit. We may use an analytics service to understand which guides are read and how the site is performing; where we do, data is aggregated and is not used to identify you personally.
Cookies. We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our cookie policy.
How we use information
- To reply to messages you send us.
- To publish and moderate comments.
- To keep the site fast, secure and working properly.
- To understand how the site is used so we can improve it.
- To track affiliate referrals so that retailers can credit a purchase (see below).
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not send marketing email unless you have asked for it.
Affiliate links and third parties
Some links on GiltHaus are affiliate links. When you click one, the retailer or affiliate network may set a cookie so that a later purchase can be attributed to this site. Those cookies are controlled by the retailer or network, not by us, and are covered by their own privacy policies. As an Amazon Associate, GiltHaus earns from qualifying purchases.
Pages on this site may include embedded content or share buttons from third parties such as Pinterest. Those services may collect data about your interaction with the embedded content in the same way as if you had visited them directly.
We may display advertising. If we do, advertising partners may use cookies to show ads that are relevant to you. You can opt out of personalised advertising through your browser settings and through industry opt-out tools.
How long we keep information
Contact form messages are kept for as long as needed to deal with your enquiry and then deleted. Comments and their associated data are kept indefinitely so that follow-up comments can be recognised, unless you ask us to remove them. Technical logs are kept for a limited period for security purposes.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, to have it corrected or deleted, to object to or restrict its processing, and to receive a copy of it in a portable format. If you have left comments or contacted us, you can ask us to send you an export of that data or to erase it. To exercise any of these rights, use the contact page. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority.
Children
GiltHaus is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it.
Security
The site is served over HTTPS and we take reasonable technical steps to protect the information we hold. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows when it was last changed. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated policy.