We keep data collection on this website deliberately limited. We do not sell personal information or use advertising trackers.
Who we are
SMC Digital Tech Ltd is a web development, AI automation and infrastructure company based in Scotland. Our company number is SC839714. For any data-related question, email [email protected].
What we collect
We collect only the information needed to respond to enquiries and operate this website:
- Contact form submissions: your name, email address, optional company name, selected service and message.
- Basic server logs: technical information such as IP address, browser details, requested pages and timestamps may be recorded for security, troubleshooting and service reliability.
Why we collect it
- Contact form data: to reply to your enquiry and discuss potential or ongoing work.
- Server logs: to protect the website, investigate errors and maintain a reliable service.
Legal basis
Under UK GDPR, we process contact form information to respond to steps you ask us to take before entering a contract and, where relevant, for our legitimate interest in handling business enquiries. Security logs are processed for our legitimate interest in protecting and operating the website.
Who we share it with
We do not sell or rent personal data. Contact form submissions are handled through SMC Digital infrastructure. Data may be processed by essential hosting and email providers where necessary to deliver the service, subject to appropriate safeguards. We may also disclose information where required by law.
How long we keep it
- Contact form data: normally up to 12 months after the last enquiry, unless it becomes part of an ongoing client or contractual record.
- Server logs: retained only as long as reasonably needed for security, troubleshooting and operational purposes.
Your rights
Depending on the circumstances, UK data protection law gives you rights to:
- access personal data we hold about you
- correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- ask us to delete personal data
- restrict or object to processing
- receive certain information in a portable format
- withdraw consent where processing relies on consent
To exercise a right, email [email protected]. We will normally respond within one month.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle personal data, please contact us first so we can try to resolve it. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk or on 0303 123 1113.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when our services or legal obligations change. The date at the top will show when it was last revised.