Privacy Policy & Cookie Statement

Welcome to The Smithy's wonderful Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement!

Please see important note about cookie control.

Who We Are

The Smithy is is a public house and restaurant based in Charlton Musgrove, Somerset, South West England. This privacy policy, inspired by the new GDPR regulation, is a natural extension of the honest and open way we conduct our business.

What Is The Purpose of This Policy?

To let our customers and website visitors know the following:

• • What personal data we collect when you visit our website
  • How we use your personal data
  • How we make sure your privacy is maintained
  • Your legal rights regarding data collection, storage and deletion
  • What cookies are, what cookies we use and what options you have to allow or disallow cookies on our website

What Is Personal Data?

Personal data is anything that discloses your identity; that is unique to you.

For a more detailed breakdown of what constitutes personal data, please visit this page:https://eugdprcompliant.com

What Personal Data Do We Collect?

We collect personal data if you contact The Smithy on the telephone to book a table. We do not have any contact forms on our website. To enhance this website's functionality, some features may automatically collect data which is classified in the GDPR as 'Personal Data'. Please see below.

Personal Data – Squarespace and Cookies

Some website features such as social media links as well as security, analytics and performance software may collect data via automated methods. We also allow Squarespace and Google to analyse our website traffic so we can improve our website.

The data collected by this website may include:

• • Your IP address (An IP address is a number that can uniquely identify a specific computer or other network device on the internet).
  • Browser type
  • System type (type of computer or device)
  • The content and pages that you access on our website
  • Cookie information

The GDPR states that IP addresses should be considered personal data as they enter the scope of ‘online identifiers’. The information collected in this automated manner can be used to:

• • Speed up performance and improve user experience
  • Improve website security
  • Provide us with valuable feedback

How Do We Use Your Personal Data?

We use the information you give us to secure bookings, to analyse our website's performance and to improve your user experience.

Do We Share Your Data With Third Parties?

Please see our note in Personal Data – Squarespace and Cookies about how IP addresses (classed by the GDPR as personal data) may be automatically collected and used by third parties via this website.

We do not share any of your personal data such as name or phone number with third parties.

We will never sell your data to any marketing companies.

Data Security - Protecting Your Privacy

We protect personal data with appropriate security.

• • All of our data stored on computers is protected by technical security such as firewalls, anti-virus software and passwords.
  • We understand the importance of data security and what procedures should be followed in case of a data security breach.
  • Our website has an SSL certificate and powerful security software to protect and secure your connection.
  • Our email clients are configured to use secure email connections.

Security Breaches - Our Security Procedure

• • Under GDPR law, if personal data has been put at risk we are required to report the breach to the Information Commissioners Office within 72 hours.
  • Certain types of data breach do not need to be reported if they are considered harmless and poses no risk to individual data.
  • If a breach is considered high-risk, we will inform all individuals who are impacted right away. We will do this via direct email or telephone depending on your contact preferences.

Your Legal Rights Regarding Data Collection, Storage and Deletion

The GDPR includes the following rights for individuals or 'data subjects':

• • The right to be informed
  • The right of access
  • The right to rectification
  • The right to erasure
  • The right to restrict processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to object
  • The right not to be subject to automated decision-making including profiling

Requests for Amendments, Copies or Deletion

If you would like us to update or delete any details we hold about you, or would like a copy of your personal data, simply send a request via email to Rebecca Juniper.

In accordance with the GDPR, any requests for amendments, deletion or copies of data will be fulfilled within 30 days (though usually much quicker).

Links to Other Web Sites

This privacy policy is for this website only and does not cover any other sites that we link to. If you have questions about how another website uses your information, you’ll need to check that site’s privacy statement.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on a visitor’s computer, mobile phone or networked device. Each time the visitor returns to a website, the browser provides the site with a string of information stored in the cookie. For security reasons, websites can only access cookies they have created, not cookies from other sites.

Most major websites use cookies to add functionality and improve user experience. This automated exchange of information can be very useful in many ways. It can improve how a website is loaded, remember user settings such as logon info and provide valuable feedback to website designers. Cookies enable us to make your experience of our website more enjoyable and to improve the functionality of our services.

Our cookies help us:

• • Make our website work as you'd expect
  • Improve the speed/security of the site
  • Continuously improve our website for you
  • Make our marketing more efficient (ultimately helping us to create a more exciting pub for you to enjoy)

You can learn more about all the cookies we use below.

Cookie Categories

Here are the cookie categories which this website may use:

Necessary

Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and device information. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Preferences

Preference cookies enable a website to remember information that you have set in the browser.

Statistics

Statistic cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Marketing

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers.

Granting Us Permission to Use Cookies

Our site uses cookies to enhance performance, security and user experience. We also use cookies to analyse how people use our website. As part of the GDPR, we need your permission to continue using these cookies. Please click the 'Continue' button on our Cookie Notification banner at the top of the page to give your consent. If you prefer not to use cookies, please see the links below for instructions on how to block them via your web browser.

How to Block Cookies Using Your Internet Browser

One way to completely disable the use of cookies is to set your web browser to block them. Please note that completely blocking cookies might mean that the web does not look or behave in the way you expect.

Click on a browser icon below for instructions on how to change its cookie settings:

Mozilla Firefox

Google Chrome

Internet Explorer

Safari

Microsoft Edge

Now that you have all the information you need to manage and delete cookies in your chosen browser, you can go forth and surf in the pleasure of knowing you have full control.

If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy or any of the settings on this website, please contact us at any time.