Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2 May 2026

Who we are

This website is Citewise.net. If you have questions about this policy, contact us at admin@citewise.net.

What data we collect and why

1. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use this site — which pages are read, how long people stay, and where traffic comes from. Google Analytics collects data including your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited. This data is processed by Google and subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish returning visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

2. Google AdSense

We display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Google AdSense also uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve more relevant ads. For more information, see Google's advertising privacy.

3. Email subscription

If you subscribe to our email list, we collect your email address via Kit (formerly ConvertKit). Your email address is stored and processed by Kit, subject to Kit's Privacy Policy. We use your email address to send you content updates and, where you have opted in, promotional emails. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email.

We do not sell or share your email address with third parties outside of Kit.

4. Contact form

If you use the contact form, your name, email address, and message are collected and stored temporarily in order to respond to your enquiry. This data is not used for marketing unless you separately subscribe.

5. Cookies

This site uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality and will result in less relevant advertising (but advertising will still appear).

Your rights (UK & EU visitors)

Under UK GDPR and the EU GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@citewise.net.

Data retention

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 90 days. Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained according to Google's standard retention policies.

Third-party links

This site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of the page reflects the most recent revision.