Privacy Policy
Laced District ("we", "us", or "our") operates lacedistrict.com, a website dedicated to sneaker and footwear reviews, news, and buying guides. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices and rights available to you as a visitor. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
We collect a limited amount of information to help us understand our audience and improve the content we publish.
- Analytics data: We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect information about how visitors use our site, including pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring websites, device type, browser, approximate location (city/country level), and general usage patterns. This data is aggregated and does not directly identify you.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences, understand site traffic, and support advertising and affiliate tracking. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.
- Contact form submissions: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect the information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address, in order to respond to your inquiry.
- Newsletter sign-ups: If you subscribe to any email updates, we collect your email address for the purpose of sending you content you have requested.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the content and functionality of lacedistrict.com.
- To understand which sneaker reviews, guides, and articles are most useful to our readers.
- To respond to inquiries, feedback, or support requests submitted through our contact channels.
- To send newsletters or updates, where you have opted in to receive them.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, spam, or fraudulent activity.
Cookies
Cookies used on this site may include essential cookies (necessary for basic site function), analytics cookies (to measure traffic and usage), and affiliate/advertising cookies (to track referrals to third-party retailers and measure the performance of affiliate links). Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings, including blocking or deleting them. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.
Third-Party Services
We work with third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf, including analytics providers, email newsletter platforms, and affiliate networks. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data, and we encourage you to review them where relevant.
Affiliate Disclosure
This site participates in the AliExpress affiliate programme. We earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial ratings or recommendations.
When you click on certain links to products or retailers featured in our reviews and guides, a cookie or tracking parameter may be used to attribute the resulting purchase to Laced District. This helps support the running of this site and allows us to continue producing independent sneaker and footwear content.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers (such as analytics platforms, email tools, and affiliate networks) strictly for the purposes described in this policy. We may also disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Laced District, our users, or others.
Data Retention
We retain analytics data and contact form submissions only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Email addresses collected for newsletters are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
- Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent (such as newsletter subscriptions).
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
- Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below and we will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Children's Privacy
Laced District is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at privacy@lacedistrict.com. We aim to respond to all enquiries as promptly as possible.