Privacy Policy

Last updated: 9 October 2026.

Who we are

HoodieScout operates HoodieScout.com from the United States and publishes research-based hoodie buying guides. Privacy contact: contact@hoodiescout.com.

When you contact us

Messages may include your name, email address and details you choose to share. We use those details to answer enquiries, investigate corrections and handle privacy requests. Please do not send passwords, payment details or unnecessary sensitive information.

Hosting and technical information

The website uses Hostinger AI Builder. Hosting and security services may process IP addresses, requested URLs, browser details and access times to deliver the site, investigate errors and prevent abuse. Fonts, images and other website assets can also be delivered by service providers. Technical records and backups follow provider schedules and are not automatically removed when an email is deleted. Hostinger privacy information.

Cookies and analytics

As checked on 9 October 2026, no Google Analytics, Google Tag, Google Tag Manager, Meta Pixel, Hotjar or advertising integration is configured in our website builder. The built-in cookie banner is disabled. Essential technical storage may still be used to operate the website. Our custom image accessibility code does not add tracking, cookies or external requests. Manage cookies and storage through your browser settings. We will update this notice before adding optional tracking.

Retailer and affiliate links

Our guides contain Amazon affiliate links and links to other external websites. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Retailers may use cookies to attribute qualifying purchases when you follow their links; their privacy policies and cookie choices apply. We may receive affiliate reporting but do not run their checkout or receive your payment-card details.

Retention and service providers

From this policy date, ordinary enquiry correspondence is kept for up to 12 months after the last substantive exchange, then deleted or anonymised during periodic inbox reviews. Relevant records may be kept longer for an unresolved matter, a legal obligation or a dispute. Publishing this policy does not automate inbox deletion. Hosting and email providers have separate log and backup schedules and may process information in the United States or other countries under their service arrangements. We do not sell enquiry correspondence or publish it as a testimonial without permission.

Your choices and requests

Depending on applicable law, you may request access, correction or deletion, object to certain processing or withdraw consent. Contact contact@hoodiescout.com and explain the request. We may need proportionate verification before providing personal information; please do not email identity documents unless a secure method has been agreed.

Children and updates

This general-audience website is not directed to children under 13. Contact us if a child has supplied personal information. We use reasonable safeguards but cannot guarantee absolute security. We revise this notice as the website practices change and show the date above.