WTBBQ (operated by SmitSocial.Media Limited)
Website: https://wtbbq.com
Last updated: 16 March 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how SmitSocial.Media Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects and uses personal data when you visit https://wtbbq.com (the “Website”).
1) Who we are (data controller)
Controller: SmitSocial.Media Limited
Website: https://wtbbq.com
Email: hello@wtbbq.com
If you have questions about this policy or your personal data, contact us at hello@wtbbq.com.
2) What data we collect
We collect only the personal data needed to operate the Website and understand how it is used.
A) Data you provide
- Enquiries you send us (e.g., by email): your name, email address, and the content of your message.
B) Data collected automatically
When you use the Website, we (and our service providers) may automatically collect:
- Usage data (e.g., pages viewed, time on site, interactions such as clicks)
- Device and browser information (e.g., device type, operating system, browser type)
- Approximate location (typically at city/region level)
- Technical identifiers including IP address and cookie identifiers (depending on configuration)
C) Server/security logs
Our website hosting and WordPress may record basic technical data to keep the Website secure and working (e.g., IP address, timestamps, pages requested, and error logs).
3) How we use your data
We use personal data to:
- Operate and maintain the Website
- Respond to enquiries and communicate with you
- Measure and improve Website performance and content (via Google Analytics)
- Protect the Website (security, troubleshooting, preventing abuse)
4) Legal bases (UK/EU GDPR, where applicable)
Depending on your location and applicable law, we process personal data under one or more of these legal bases:
- Consent (for non-essential cookies such as analytics cookies, where required)
- Legitimate interests (to run, secure, and improve our Website, balanced against your rights)
- Contract / steps to enter a contract (if you request information or services)
- Legal obligation (where we must comply with the law)
5) Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Website so we can improve it. Google Analytics may collect information such as:
- Pages visited, time spent, interactions
- Device/browser details
- Approximate location (city/region)
- Cookie identifiers and similar online identifiers
Google processes this information to provide analytics reports to us.
6) Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our separate Cookie Policy. Where required, we will request consent before placing non-essential cookies (such as analytics cookies).
7) Who we share data with
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share limited personal data with:
- Google (for Google Analytics)
- Website hosting/infrastructure providers (to host and secure the Website)
- Authorities or regulators where required by law, or to protect rights and safety
8) International transfers
Some providers (including Google) may process data outside the UK/EEA. Where required, appropriate safeguards are used to protect personal data (for example, contractual safeguards such as standard contractual clauses).
9) How long we keep data
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes above:
- Enquiries: typically kept for up to 24 months after the last message, unless longer retention is needed for legal reasons
- Analytics: retained based on our Google Analytics settings and Google’s retention controls (data is commonly aggregated for reporting)
- Security logs: retained for a limited period appropriate for security and troubleshooting
10) Your rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise these rights, contact hello@wtbbq.com.
Complaints
If you are in the UK, you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). If you are in the EU/EEA, you can complain to your local data protection authority.
11) Children
This Website is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
12) Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. No online service can be guaranteed 100% secure.
13) Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do.