Privacy Policy

Last updated: 18 June 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Effective Media Limited ("we", "us", "our") handles information when you visit smeonline.co.uk (the "Website").

We are committed to safeguarding your privacy. This policy is written to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. Who we are

The Website is operated by Effective Media Limited, a company registered in England and Wales.

  • Company: Effective Media Limited
  • Company number: 12765944
  • Registered office: Aston House, Cornwall Avenue, London, N3 1LF, United Kingdom
  • Contact email: contactus@effective.media
  • ICO registration number: ZC170679

2. We do not collect personal data

The Website is a purely informational and editorial publication. We do not:

  • ask you to register or create an account;
  • operate contact forms, lead-capture forms, surveys or newsletters;
  • collect names, email addresses, phone numbers or any other personal information from you directly;
  • sell or share any personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

If you click on a sponsored article, advertorial or affiliate link and are taken to a third-party website, any information you then provide is collected and processed by that third party under their own privacy policy, not ours. We strongly recommend you read it before submitting any information.

3. Cookies and third-party services

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies, including cookies set by third-party services such as analytics tools and advertising partners. These third parties are independent data controllers for any personal data they collect through their cookies and are subject to their own privacy policies.

Cookies are managed through our consent management platform. You can accept, reject or change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie banner or the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

Full details are in our Cookie Policy.

4. Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have rights including the right to be informed, the right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, and the right not to be subject to automated decision-making.

Because we do not collect or hold any personal data about you, there is generally nothing for us to retrieve, correct or delete. If you have any question, please contact us at the email above.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

5. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above shows when it was last revised.

6. Contact

Effective Media Limited
Email: contactus@effective.media
Address: Aston House, Cornwall Avenue, London, N3 1LF, United Kingdom