Privacy Policy | Jim Smart

Last updated: 22 June 2025

At jimsmart.co.uk, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website.

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1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Jim Smart, providing entertainment services and related content via www.jimsmart.co.uk.

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, you can contact us:

Email: jim@jimsmart.co.uk

Address: Loch Lomond Studio, Unit 20, The Griffon Centre, Vale of Leven Industrial Estate, Dumbarton, G82 3PD

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2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data when you use our website:

• Contact Information: If you fill out a form or email us, we collect your name, email address, and any message content.

• Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type, device info, and how you use the site (via cookies and analytics tools).

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, and interaction data for performance and improvement purposes.

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

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3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to your enquiries or messages

• Provide services or information you request

• Improve and secure the website

• Analyse visitor behaviour (e.g. via Google Analytics)

• Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

We do not sell your data to third parties.

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4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We only process your data where we have a legal basis, including:

• Consent (e.g. when you fill in a contact form)

• Legitimate interests (e.g. improving site functionality or analytics)

• Legal obligation (if required to comply with law enforcement or regulations)

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5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

For more information, see our Cookie Policy (create a separate cookie policy if needed).

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6. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

• Website hosting or IT providers (e.g. servers, email)

• Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)

• Legal authorities, if required

All service providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and in compliance with UK GDPR.

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7. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely, and we implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure.

We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined, or as required by law.

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8. Your Rights

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

• Access your personal data

• Request correction or deletion

• Object to or restrict processing

• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

• Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) at www.ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [Insert your contact email].

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9. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please check their policies before providing data.

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in the law or our practices. Please review this page periodically.

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By using jimsmart.co.uk, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.