Privacy Policy

Last updated: 29 June 2026

SmallGrid.uk is a simple informational website about small, practical home server and homelab systems. We aim to collect as little personal data as possible.

Who we are

This website is operated by SmallGrid.uk.

Contact: [email protected]

What information we collect

We may collect or receive the following information.

Server logs

Like most websites, our hosting provider may automatically record technical information when you visit the site. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, date and time of access, and basic diagnostic information.

This information is used for security, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and protecting the site from abuse.

Emails and messages

If you contact us by email, we will receive your email address and any information you include in your message. We use this only to read, manage, and reply to your enquiry.

Advertising

SmallGrid.uk may display advertising, including ads served by Google AdSense.

Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to SmallGrid.uk and/or other sites on the internet.

You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services here:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

You can control or opt out of personalised advertising through Google Ads Settings:
https://adssettings.google.com/

You can also learn more about opting out of some third-party advertising cookies here:
https://www.aboutads.info/

Cookies and consent

SmallGrid.uk may use cookies or similar technologies for essential site functions, advertising, consent management, and performance or security purposes.

For visitors in the UK, European Economic Area, and Switzerland, we use a Google-certified consent management platform to request and manage consent for advertising cookies and related technologies where required.

You can manage your cookie preferences through the consent message shown on the site, where available. You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

For more detail, see our Cookies page.

Analytics

We do not currently describe any separate analytics service here. If analytics are added in the future, we will update this policy and explain what is collected, why it is collected, and how users can control it.

Third-party links

SmallGrid.uk may link to third-party websites, tools, products, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. You should review their privacy policies separately.

How long we keep information

Server logs are usually retained by hosting providers for a limited period for security and operational purposes.

Emails are retained for as long as needed to respond to the enquiry and keep reasonable records, unless deletion is requested and we are able to comply.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights over your personal data, including the right to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or objection to processing.

To make a privacy request, email [email protected].

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be published on this page with the updated date.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to:
[email protected]