Last updated: October 2026
This policy explains what information whatkindofwatch.com (“we”, “us”) collects and how it is used.
Information you give us
When you use our contact or watch-sighting forms, or email us, we receive the details you provide, such as your name, email address and message. We use them only to respond to you and to research the sighting, and we don’t sell them.
Information collected automatically
- Server and security logs: our host and our content delivery and security provider, Cloudflare, process technical data such as IP addresses and browser type to deliver the site and protect it from abuse.
- Analytics: we may use privacy-conscious analytics tools to understand which pages are popular. These use cookies or similar technologies only with your consent where required.
- Cookies: our cookie banner lets you accept or reject non-essential cookies, and you can change your choice at any time.
Affiliate links
When you click an affiliate link, for example to Amazon or eBay, that retailer may set cookies to record that you came from our site. Their use of data is governed by their own privacy policies. See our Affiliate Disclosure.
Embedded content
Articles may include embedded content, such as videos, from other websites. Embedded content behaves as if you visited that website, which may collect data about you.
How long we keep data
Form submissions and emails are kept only as long as needed to respond and for our records, then deleted.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct or delete the personal data we hold about you. Email Show email address and we’ll help.
Children
This site isn’t directed at children under 13, and we don’t knowingly collect their data.
Changes
We may update this policy. The date at the top shows the latest version.
Contact
Questions about privacy: Show email address.