Privacy Policy

Last updated: 27 October 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how Social Gizmo Designs (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit www.socialgizmodesigns.com (the “Website”), make a purchase, or interact with our services.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. By using this Website, you agree to the practices outlined in this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

This Policy should be read alongside our Terms & Conditions and Terms of Sale for Digital Products.

2. Who We Are

Data Controller:
Ruta Dage trading as Social Gizmo Designs
86–90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE, United Kingdom
Email: hello@socialgizmodesigns.com
Website: www.socialgizmodesigns.com

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Billing details (processed securely by our payment provider)

  • IP address (automatically collected)

  • Device and browser information (automatically collected)

  • Website usage data (e.g., pages viewed, time on site, navigation patterns)

We do not collect or store full payment card information. All payment data is processed securely by Squarespace Payments (powered by Stripe).

4. How We Collect Data

We collect data in three ways:

  1. Provided by you directly — e.g., when you:

    • make a purchase

    • subscribe to our mailing list

    • fill out a form or contact us

  2. Automatically through cookies and analytics — when you:

    • browse or interact with the Website

  3. Through third-party tools — such as:

    • Google Analytics

    • MailerLite (if you subscribe to email marketing)

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To process and deliver your order

  • To provide customer support

  • To improve the Website and user experience

  • To send marketing emails only if you have opted in

  • To analyse Website performance and visitor behaviour

  • To personalise content or advertising (only with consent)

We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third party.

6. Marketing & Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send you emails about:

  • Updates, tips, and resources

  • Promotions, offers, and product news

You can unsubscribe at any time using the “unsubscribe” link in any email.

Email provider: MailerLite
(Your email address and name, if provided, are stored securely on their servers.)

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Enable core Website functionality

  • Improve site performance

  • Analyse visitor behaviour via Google Analytics

  • (Optional) Personalise ads and remarketing in the future

We provide a cookie banner where you may Accept, Decline, or Manage cookies.

Types of cookies we use:

Essential Cookies
Used for core Website functionality such as security, page loading and navigation. These cookies cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies
Used to understand how visitors use and interact with the Website (e.g., pages visited, time on site). Helps us improve performance.

Marketing Cookies
Used for personalised advertising or remarketing. These cookies track behaviour across sites and only run with your consent.

You can update your cookie preferences at any time via the banner or your browser settings.

8. Google Analytics and Advertising

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Website. Google may collect anonymised usage data, including IP address and device information.

We may also use Google Ads/remarketing features in the future. You can opt out at any time using:

Analytics cookies will not run without your consent (GDPR requirement).

9. Payment Processing

Payments are handled through Squarespace Payments (powered by Stripe).
We do not collect or store your card information. Stripe processes all payments securely and complies with PCI-DSS data security standards.

10. Data Storage & Security

We store your data securely and take reasonable measures to prevent loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. However, no online system is 100% secure, and you use the Website at your own risk.

11. International Visitors

We are based in the UK, but we have international customers (including the USA). By using this Website, you acknowledge that your data may be processed in the UK or by third-party tools (such as Google or MailerLite) on servers outside your country.

12. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent at any time (for marketing or cookies)

  • Request restriction or object to processing

  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO (UK authority)

To request any of the above, email us at hello@socialgizmodesigns.com

ICO website: https://ico.org.uk/

13. Data Retention

We only retain personal data for as long as necessary for legal, tax, or operational purposes. You may request deletion by emailing us.

14. Links to Other Websites

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites we link to. Please read their policies before sharing personal data.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Website means you accept the updated Policy.

16. Contact

If you have questions about this Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact:

Social Gizmo Designs
Email: hello@socialgizmodesigns.com
Address: 86–90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE, United Kingdom