Privacy & Cookies Policy
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you visit this website.
Who We Are
This website provides informational content about kitchen appliances, energy efficiency, smart features, and eco-friendly considerations for UK homes.
For the purposes of UK data protection law, we are the data controller of any personal data processed through this site.
We are registered with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as a data controller (Registration Number: ZB803063).
If you have questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
hello@smartkitchenhub.co.uk.
What Personal Data We Collect
We collect only the minimum data necessary to operate this website.
Depending on how you use the site, this may include:
- Technical data such as IP address (anonymised where possible), browser type, device type, and pages visited
- Usage data such as page views, time on page, and referral sources
- Contact data if you email us directly (your email address and message content)
We do not require account creation and do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
How We Use Personal Data
We use data only for the following purposes:
- to operate and maintain the website
- to understand how visitors use the site
- to improve content clarity and performance
- to respond to enquiries sent to us directly
We do not sell personal data and do not use it for automated decision-making or profiling.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process personal data based on:
- Legitimate interests – operating and improving an informational website
- Consent – where required for cookies or analytics
- Legal obligation – where applicable
You may withdraw consent at any time where consent is the lawful basis.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
This website uses cookies. Details are provided in the Cookies Policy below.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as:
- analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
- website hosting providers
These services may process limited data on our behalf under appropriate data protection agreements.
We do not control how third-party services handle data on their own platforms.
Data Retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose or meet legal requirements.
Contact emails are retained only as long as needed to respond and maintain records.
Your Rights (UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
- access your personal data
- request correction of inaccurate data
- request deletion of your data
- object to or restrict processing
- withdraw consent where applicable
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
No internet transmission is fully secure, but we follow standard best practices.
Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes.
The latest version will always be published on this page.
Cookies Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and understand how visitors use them.
Cookies We Use
This website uses the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website, such as which pages are visited most often.
Analytics data is collected in an aggregated and anonymised form where possible.
Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Disabling some cookies may affect how the website functions.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services used on this site, such as analytics providers.
We do not control these cookies directly.
Consent
Where required by UK law, cookies are used only after you provide consent.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time through your browser settings.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy & Cookies Policy, you can contact us at: