SmartLifeSkills

Legal & Compliance Policies

Last updated: August 2025

1. Privacy Policy

At SmartLifeSkills (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1.1 Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Contact Data: Your email address when subscribing to our newsletters (optional).

  • Usage Data: Your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, and interactions with our website.

  • Preference Data: Information related to your interests and preferences.

  • Feedback Data: Reviews, comments, or suggestions submitted to us.

  • Transaction Data: Any payment or booking information where relevant.

We do not collect special categories of personal data (e.g., health, religion, biometric data).

1.2 Optional Newsletter Subscription

The only personally identifiable information we may request for newsletters is your email address. Subscribing is optional, and you may unsubscribe at any time.

1.3 How We Use Your Data

We may use your personal data to:

  • Provide, improve, and personalise our website and services.

  • Communicate updates, promotions, and relevant offers.

  • Monitor website usage for performance and improvement.

  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties unless required by law or expressly requested by you.

1.4 Anonymous Tracking

We may collect anonymous usage statistics to understand website performance and user preferences. These data never leave our website and are often collected via cookies.

2. Cookies Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyse performance, and deliver relevant content and advertisements.

2.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help remember preferences and measure usage. We use:

  • Session Cookies – Temporary, expire when you close your browser.

  • Persistent Cookies – Stored until deleted or expired.

  • First-party Cookies – Set by SmartLifeSkills.

  • Third-party Cookies – Set by partners for analytics, social media, and advertising.

2.2 Managing Cookies

You may adjust cookie settings in your browser or via our “Cookie Settings” link. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

3. Mediavine Programmatic Advertising (Ver 1.1)

Our website works with Mediavine to manage third-party interest-based advertising. Mediavine uses cookies, tags, and similar technologies to deliver relevant ads and measure performance.

The following data may be collected when serving personalised ads:

  • IP address

  • Operating system type/version

  • Device type

  • Website language

  • Browser type

  • Email (hashed)

To opt-out of personalised advertising:

For more information on Mediavine partners and their privacy policies, visit:
https://www.mediavine.com/partners/

4. Copyright Notice

All original materials on SmartLifeSkills are protected by copyright. You may not reproduce, copy, or distribute our content without prior written permission.

For academic purposes, you may cite our work with:

  • Author’s surname and first initial.

  • Article/essay title.

  • URL of the source.

  • Date accessed.

Do not copy full paragraphs without permission.

5. Image Copyright Policy

We source images from trusted platforms such as Pixabay, Pexels, Free Images, Unsplash, and Google Images under Creative Commons licenses.

  • Where required, we credit the creator and link to the source.

  • If you believe we have used your image without permission, contact us at smartlifeskills75@gmail.com with proof of ownership and the image’s location.

6. External Links Disclaimer

We may link to external websites. We do not endorse or take responsibility for their content, products, or services.

You are advised to verify all information before acting on it. Information provided on SmartLifeSkills does not constitute legal or professional advice.

7. Contact Us

For privacy, cookie, copyright, or image-related concerns, contact:

📧 Email: smartlifeskills75@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://smartlifeskills.co.uk/about-us/

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