Controller and information we collect
Smartsmoker is the controller for this site. We may receive technical information such as browser type, IP-derived location, pages viewed, referral source, and interaction data. We may also receive information you voluntarily send through an email enquiry.
Purposes and lawful bases
We use information to operate the site, understand performance, respond to contact requests, detect misuse, and improve content. Processing is based on our legitimate interests, your consent where required, or steps needed to respond to your request.
Cookies and analytics
The site may use cookies or similar technologies for essential functions, audience measurement, and remembering preferences. You can manage cookies through browser settings, subject to essential functions that may be required for the site to operate.
Affiliate tracking
Where an article uses a disclosed affiliate link, a merchant or network may receive a referral identifier to attribute a possible commission. Their processing is governed by their own privacy notice.
Third parties, sharing, and transfers
We may use service providers for hosting, analytics, security, email, and affiliate reporting. We do not sell personal information. Data may be processed outside the UK or EEA with appropriate safeguards where required.
Retention and UK/EU rights
We retain information only for as long as reasonably needed for the purpose collected, legal obligations, and dispute resolution. Depending on applicable law, you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, or object to certain processing. You may also complain to the UK ICO or the appropriate EU supervisory authority.
Children and security
Smartsmoker is not directed to children. If we learn that we received personal information from a child, we will take appropriate steps to delete it. We use reasonable safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information processed.
Updates and contact
We may update this policy as the site changes. For privacy questions or requests, email contact@smartsmoker.co.uk.