Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Smugglers & Secrets

Last Updated: 02 June 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Smugglers & Secrets. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information transparently and responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Information You Provide

When you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, purchase products, or participate in activities on our website, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Postal address (if applicable)

  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)

  • Any information you voluntarily provide in messages or forms

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring website information

This information helps us improve our website and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and messages

  • Process purchases and deliver products or services

  • Send newsletters and updates (where consent has been given)

  • Improve our website and services

  • Maintain website security

  • Comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal information based on:

  • Your consent

  • Performance of a contract

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Our legitimate business interests

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure website functionality

  • Analyse visitor behaviour

  • Improve user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers to operate our website and services, including:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Payment processors

  • Analytics services

These providers only process information as necessary to provide their services.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

  • Request transfer of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

External Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page along with the updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Smugglers & Secrets

Email: smugglersandsecrets@gmail.com

Website: smugglersandsecrets.com

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) regarding your concerns about data protection.