Last updated: 5 July 2026.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information 5thingsthathelp.com collects, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have. We keep data collection to a minimum, and we never sell your personal information.
Who we are
5thingsthathelp.com is an independent content website that publishes practical, researched lists. In this policy, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to the operator of 5thingsthathelp.com. You can contact us at any time at [email protected].
What information we collect
We only collect what we need to run the site and the newsletter:
- Newsletter email address — only if you choose to subscribe. We store the address you give us so we can send you the weekly email.
- Analytics data — we use Google Analytics 4 to understand how the site is used (for example pages viewed, approximate location, device and browser type, and how you arrived). This is collected using cookies and similar technologies.
- Server logs — like most websites, our servers automatically record standard technical information such as IP address, browser type and the pages requested, for security and reliability.
We do not ask readers to create an account, and we do not knowingly collect sensitive (special-category) personal data.
Cookies and analytics
We use cookies for two purposes: Google Analytics 4 to measure traffic, and basic site functionality. We do not set our own advertising or cross-site tracking cookies. You can control or delete cookies in your browser settings, and you can opt out of Google Analytics using Google’s official browser opt-out add-on. Blocking these cookies will not stop you using the site.
Affiliate links
Some articles contain affiliate links, and these are always clearly labelled. If you click an affiliate link and buy something, the retailer or affiliate network may set its own cookies and may share standard purchase information with us so a commission can be attributed. We never receive your full payment details. See our Affiliate disclosure page for more.
How we use your information
We use the information above to:
- send you the weekly newsletter you asked for;
- understand which lists are useful and improve the site;
- keep the site secure, reliable and working properly.
We rely on your consent for the newsletter and analytics cookies, and on our legitimate interest in running a secure, useful website for server logs.
Who we share it with
We do not sell your personal information. We share limited data only with the service providers that help us operate the site, each acting under its own privacy terms:
- Google (Google Analytics) — website analytics.
- Our email/newsletter service — to store your address and send the newsletter.
- Our hosting and content-delivery providers (a virtual server provider and Cloudflare) — to serve the website securely.
- Affiliate networks and retailers — only when you choose to click an affiliate link.
Social platforms
We share our articles on social platforms such as Pinterest. If you interact with our content on those platforms, or arrive at our site from them, that platform’s own privacy policy governs the information it collects. We do not receive your social-account login details from those platforms.
How long we keep it
We keep your newsletter email address until you unsubscribe, after which it is deleted. Analytics data is retained according to our Google Analytics settings, and server logs are kept only as long as needed for security.
Your rights
You can ask us to access, correct or delete the personal information we hold about you, and you can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the one-click link in every email, which deletes your address. To make any other request, email [email protected] and we will respond promptly. Depending on where you live, you may also have the right to complain to your local data-protection authority.
Children
This site is intended for adults and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “last updated” date at the top of this page.
Contact us
Questions about this Privacy Policy or your data? Email [email protected] — a human reads everything.