Your personal data will be used to process your order, support your experience throughout this website, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy.
Who We Are
This privacy policy applies to the website: https://cuttothesmoke.co.uk.
We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with UK law, including the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
We collect personal data to provide and improve our services, respond to your requests, and ensure the smooth functioning of our website. The data collected includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form. In addition, we collect the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymised string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website may download and extract any location data from images on the site.
Contact Forms
When you contact us using our contact forms, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry and for any follow-up communication if required.
Cookies
- If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
- When you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
- When you log in, we also set several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks.
- If you log out of your account, the login cookies are removed.
- If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie is saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same manner as if you visited the other website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Analytics
We may use analytics services to help us understand how our website is used and to improve our services. The data collected by these services is anonymised and does not include personally identifiable information unless you have provided it directly.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. Your data may be shared with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential and comply with UK data protection laws.
We may also disclose your personal information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).
How Long We Retain Your Data
- If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognise and approve any follow-up comments automatically rather than holding them in a moderation queue.
- For users who register on our website (if any), we store the personal information provided in their user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (except your username). Website administrators may also view and edit that information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account on our site or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided. You may also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you, subject to any administrative, legal, or security obligations that require us to retain certain information.
Where We Send Your Data
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Any transfer of personal data outside the UK will be done in accordance with applicable data protection laws and will include appropriate safeguards.
Your Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data handling practices, please contact us via our website’s contact page or at the contact details provided on the site.
Additional Information
For further details on how we process your personal data, please refer to the additional sections below.
How We Protect Your Data
We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Our security measures are continually reviewed and updated in line with emerging best practices and technological advancements.
What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we have a data breach response plan to notify the relevant authorities and affected individuals in accordance with UK data protection law. We will take all necessary steps to minimise any adverse effects of such a breach.
What Third Parties We Receive Data From
We may receive data about you from third parties, such as analytics providers and social media platforms, if you interact with their services through our website. Any such data is handled in accordance with our privacy policy and relevant data protection legislation.
What Automated Decision Making and/or Profiling We Do with User Data
We do not use automated decision making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on you. Any such processes that might be implemented in the future will be conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and with your explicit consent where required.
Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements
We may be required to disclose certain information to comply with industry regulations, legal obligations, or requests by governmental authorities. Any such disclosures will be limited to the minimum necessary and in accordance with UK law.
Last Updated
This privacy policy was last updated on 02-Feb-25.
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy from time to time, so please review it regularly.
