1. Introduction

Welcome to SmartHomeBuys (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal data and your right to privacy. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you visit our website (smarthomebuys.co.uk) and use our services.

We operate strictly within the guidelines of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the site. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information.

• Log and Usage Data: Service-related, diagnostic, usage, and performance information our servers automatically collect.
• Device Data: Information about your computer, phone, or tablet used to access the site, such as IP address, browser type, and operating system.
• Personal Data (Voluntary): If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address via our secure MailPoet integration. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of our emails.

3. Google AdSense & Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements to our users. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site.

• Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their previous visits to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Third-party vendors and ad networks may also be serving ads on our website.

Opting Out: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

4. Amazon Associates Program

SmartHomeBuys is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk.

When you click an affiliate link on our site, Amazon places a tracking cookie on your browser. This cookie stays active for 24 hours to ensure we are credited with a commission for qualifying purchases made during that window, at absolutely no additional cost to you.

5. Your GDPR Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
• The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

6. Cookie Policy & Management

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information. We use cookies to improve your experience, understand how you use our site, and serve relevant advertising.

You can set your browser not to accept cookies. However, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as a result.

To learn more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit allaboutcookies.org.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us via our Contact Page.