Privacy Policy
Last updated: 4 June 2025
1. Who we are
CandyXWorld (candyxworld.com) is operated by Two Bit Digital Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales. When we say "we", "us", or "our", we mean Two Bit Digital Ltd.
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us.
2. Information we collect
CandyXWorld is a read-only directory — you do not need to create an account or provide personal information to use the site. We collect the following data automatically:
- Usage data: Pages visited, time on site, referring pages, browser type, operating system, and approximate geographic location (country/region level). Collected via Google Analytics 4.
- Advertising data: Google AdSense uses cookies to serve relevant advertisements. It may collect information about your browsing activity across sites to personalise ads.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, and device information collected automatically by our hosting provider (Vercel) for security and performance purposes.
3. Cookies
We use the following cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics — measures site traffic and usage patterns | 2 years |
| _gcl_au | Google AdSense — conversion tracking | 3 months |
| ANID, IDE, NID | Google advertising — personalised ad delivery | Up to 2 years |
| cxw_cookie_ok | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
You can manage or withdraw consent at any time using the cookie banner, or via your browser settings. Opting out of advertising cookies will result in less relevant ads but will not affect your ability to use the site.
4. How we use your information
- To understand how visitors use CandyXWorld and improve the site.
- To display relevant advertising through Google AdSense.
- To ensure the technical security and performance of the site.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
5. Affiliate links
CandyXWorld participates in the Amazon Associates Programme and may participate in other affiliate programmes. When you click a product link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate links are clearly labelled on the site.
6. Third-party services
We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics: policies.google.com/privacy
- Google AdSense: policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- Amazon Associates: amazon.com privacy notice
- Vercel (hosting): vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
7. Your rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area or UK, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Object to or restrict how we process your data.
- Withdraw consent to cookies at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
8. Data retention
Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months. We do not store any personal data on our own servers beyond what our hosting provider (Vercel) collects for security purposes.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
For privacy-related enquiries, please use our contact page.