Last updated: 23/10/2025
Welcome to Bidsmithery™ (www.bidsmithery.com). Your privacy is important to us, and this policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK GDPR and other applicable data protection laws.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://www.bidsmithery.com
We are a UK-based blog focused on helping you bid better, smarter, and more successfully.
If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us via our Contact Page or email us at: hello@bidsmithery.com
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Name and email address – when you sign up for our newsletter or contact us
- Technical data – such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited (collected via cookies and Google Analytics)
- Affiliate link tracking data – if you click on a link to a third-party product or service
3. How We Use Your Data
We only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Here’s how:
- To respond to enquiries submitted via our contact form
- To send newsletters or blog updates (if you’ve opted in)
- To improve our website through analytics and user behaviour tracking
- To earn commissions through affiliate links, where applicable
4. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These may include:
- Strictly necessary cookies for site functionality
- Analytical/performance cookies via Google Analytics
- Affiliate tracking cookies to support our recommendations
You can manage cookie settings through your browser or via our cookie banner when you first visit the site.
5. Legal Basis for Processing Data
Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent – when you opt-in to our newsletter or accept cookies
- Legitimate interest – to analyse website traffic and improve our services
- Legal obligation – when required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to others. However, we may share data with:
- Email marketing services (e.g., MailerLite, Mailchimp) for newsletters
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Affiliate programmes (e.g., Amazon Associates or other platforms), which may collect data when you click on their links
These third parties have their own privacy policies and practices.
7. Your Data Rights
As a UK or EU resident, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@bidsmithery.com.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
9. External Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. Please review their policies directly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the “last updated” date revised accordingly.