Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17 July 2026

Smart Encyclopedia ("we", "our", or "us") operates smartencyclopedia.uk. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information automatically when you use our site:

Pages viewed and links clicked
Search queries entered on our site
Browser type, device type, and operating system
Approximate geographic location (country/region level)
Referring website or search engine
IP address (processed in anonymised form where possible)

We do not require account registration to read articles and do not knowingly collect names, email addresses, or other personal identifiers unless you contact us directly.

How We Use Information

To operate and improve the website
To understand which content is most useful to readers
To display relevant advertisements
To measure site traffic and performance via analytics

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

Essential cookies – required for basic site functionality (e.g. remembering your cookie consent choice)
Analytics cookies – to understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
Advertising cookies – to serve and measure ads (Google AdSense)

When you first visit our site, we ask for your consent before loading non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising). You can change your choice at any time by clearing site data in your browser or using the opt-out links below.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
Alternatively, visit aboutads.info to opt out of third-party cookies for personalised ads.

For more information on how Google uses data, see How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics (GA4) to collect anonymous usage statistics. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyse how users interact with the site. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Legal Basis (UK & EEA Visitors)

If you are in the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, we process personal data on the following bases:

Consent – for analytics and advertising cookies (you may withdraw consent at any time)
Legitimate interests – for essential site operation and security

Data Retention

Analytics and advertising data is retained according to Google’s policies (typically up to 26 months for Analytics). Cookie consent preferences are stored locally in your browser until you clear them.

Third-Party Links

Our articles may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

Children's Privacy

Our site is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]