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Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 2026
Smart Socials ('we', 'us', 'our') is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.
Who We Are
Smart Socials is a social media and digital marketing agency based in Scotland. Our website address is smartsocials.uk. We also operate Beauty Idols Scotland, an awards and expo events brand for the Scottish beauty industry.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you fill in our contact form, register interest in our events, or get in touch with us directly. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and business details. We also collect anonymised analytics data about how visitors use our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to respond to your enquiries, send you information about our services or events you have expressed interest in, and improve our website and services. We will never sell your personal data to third parties.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies to understand how visitors interact with our content. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised usage data. You will be asked for your consent before any analytics cookies are set. You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. You also have the right to object to processing and to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services including Google Analytics (analytics), Tally (forms), and BuyTickets (event ticketing). Each of these services has its own privacy policy and data practices. We recommend reviewing their policies directly.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please get in touch via our contact page or email us directly. We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days.