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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 9, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how smashdog.org collects and uses your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. This document outlines what information we gather, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your data.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways to provide you with the best experience on our website. The information we gather helps us understand your needs and improve our services. Here are the types of information we collect:

  • Personal information you provide when creating an account or contacting us, including your name and email address
  • Usage data automatically collected when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited
  • Information about your device, such as operating system and screen resolution
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience
  • Analytics data to understand how visitors interact with our content

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our services. Your data helps us personalise your experience and deliver relevant content about home lighting, candlelight evenings, and reading nook setups. Specifically, we use your information to:

  • Provide access to our educational resources and articles
  • Send you updates about new lighting tips and recommendations
  • Analyse website performance and user behaviour
  • Respond to your inquiries and customer support requests
  • Improve our website's functionality and user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

Your Privacy Rights

You have several rights regarding your personal information. Under applicable data protection laws, you can request access to your data, ask for corrections, or request deletion of your information. You also have the right to object to certain processing activities and to withdraw your consent at any time. We respect your privacy choices and will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and understand how you use our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track your activity. We use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies that remain on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Some features of our website may not function properly if you disable cookies. We also use analytics tools to gather information about visitor behaviour and website performance.

Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We use industry-standard encryption protocols and secure servers to safeguard your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account credentials confidential.

Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information with service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, such as hosting providers and analytics services. These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us. We may also disclose information when required by law or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: hello@smashdog.org

Phone: +44 20 7946 0958

Address: 42 Brick Lane, London, E1 6RF, United Kingdom