This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is handled when you visit our website. At Blacksmith Cottage, we value your privacy and aim to be transparent about how data is processed.

1. Information We Collect

We do not directly collect, store, or ask for any personal information (such as your name, email address, or phone number) on this website.

2. Third-Party Services

While we don’t collect data ourselves, we use trusted third-party services to help our website function and to manage bookings:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., which pages are popular). This data is aggregated and anonymous; it does not identify you personally.
• Rural Retreats: All bookings and reservations are handled externally by Rural Retreats. When you click to book, you will be redirected to their platform. Any personal information you provide during the booking process is subject to Rural Retreats’ Privacy Policy.

3. Cookies

Our website may use “cookies” through Google Analytics to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

4. Data Security

Since we do not collect personal data on this site, we do not store any sensitive information. However, we ensure our website is served over a secure HTTPS connection to protect your browsing session.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have rights regarding your data under the GDPR or UK Data Protection Act. Since we do not hold your personal data, any requests regarding your booking information should be directed to Rural Retreats.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices. The date of the last update will be displayed at the bottom of this page.

Last Updated 19th April 2026