Privacy policy
Last updated: 11 August 2026
This policy explains what Chip Chronicle collects on chipchronicle.com. We aim to collect as little as needed to run an informational comparison site.
Who we are
This website is owned and operated by BLACKSMITH STRATEGIC MARKETING LTD (company number 14114816). Chip Chronicle is the trading name of this site — an independent affiliate-funded comparison resource for adults in the United Kingdom.
Data controller
The data controller for personal data processed through chipchronicle.com is:
- BLACKSMITH STRATEGIC MARKETING LTD
- Company number: 14114816
- Registered office: C/O Compass Accounting Services The Coach House, 143/145 Worcester Road, Hagley, Worcestershire, United Kingdom, DY9 0NW
- Email: BLACKSMITH@chipchronicle.com
Company registration details are also available in this document: BLACKSMITH STRATEGIC MARKETING LTD — company extract (PDF).
Data we may process
- Contact form fields you submit (name, email, message) — processed to respond to enquiries.
- Essential preference data such as cookie acknowledgement stored in your browser’s local storage.
- Standard server logs (IP address, user agent, timestamps) that hosting providers may retain for security.
Cookies
See our cookie policy for details. We do not sell personal data.
Retention
Enquiry emails are kept only as long as needed to answer them. You can ask us to delete correspondence via the contact page.
Your rights
Depending on UK data protection law, you may request access, correction or deletion of personal data we hold about you. Contact the data controller at BLACKSMITH@chipchronicle.com or via the contact page.