Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Smith Iron Works collects, uses, and shares information when you visit https://smithiron.com/, contact us, request information, or use features available on the website.

Who We Are

Smith Iron Works is a custom blacksmithing and ornamental ironworking business in Lowell, Ohio. The website provides information about Smith Iron Works products and custom services, including ornamental ironwork, hand rails, stairs, gates, fencing, grilles, balcony railings, custom fabrications, truck racks, memorials, and related services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information that you choose to provide when you contact us, use the website contact form, request a quote, or call us. This may include the contact details, project information, message content, and other information you choose to submit.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the website, certain technical and usage information may be collected automatically through cookies, scripts, server logs, and similar technologies. This may include information such as browser type, device information, pages visited, referring pages, general usage activity, IP address, and information used for website security and performance.

Analytics and Website Measurement

The website uses Google tag-related technology, including Google Analytics 4 measurement identified on the site as G-1BJHYY71NS. These tools help us understand how visitors use the website, evaluate site performance, and improve website content and navigation.

Security and Anti-Spam Technologies

The website uses technologies that support website security, performance, and form protection, including Cloudflare and anti-spam scripts associated with the contact form. These technologies may process technical information to help protect the website, reduce spam, and maintain reliable access.

How We Use Information

Smith Iron Works uses information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries, quote requests, and messages submitted through the website or by phone.
  • To communicate with you about products, services, projects, or requests you submit.
  • To operate, maintain, secure, and improve the website.
  • To understand website usage and improve site content, navigation, and performance.
  • To protect the website from spam, misuse, unauthorized activity, and security threats.
  • To maintain business records and administer our operations.

How Information Is Shared

We may share information with service providers that help operate and support the website and related business functions. These may include website hosting, security, analytics, form protection, and technical service providers such as WordPress-related service components, Cloudflare, and Google tag-related services.

We may also disclose information if required to comply with applicable law, respond to lawful requests, protect rights and safety, prevent misuse of the website, or support business operations.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The website uses cookies and similar technologies for website functionality, security, performance, analytics, and form protection. These technologies are described in more detail in our Cookies Policy.

Analytics, Advertising, and Online Identifiers

The website uses Google tag-related technologies for analytics and measurement. Depending on configuration and user settings, these technologies can involve the processing of online identifiers and usage information by Google for analytics, measurement, and related purposes. You can manage cookies through your browser settings and may use available Google controls, such as Google Analytics opt-out tools, where applicable.

Smith Iron Works does not sell personal information for money through this website. Online analytics and tag technologies may involve disclosures of technical and usage information to third-party providers as described in this Policy and the Cookies Policy.

Your Choices

  • Contact form: You can choose what information to submit through the contact form.
  • Phone contact: You may contact Smith Iron Works by phone at 740.896.2299.
  • Cookies: You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect website functionality or security features.
  • Analytics: You may use browser settings or available Google tools to limit certain analytics activity.

Privacy Requests

Depending on where you live and the laws that apply to your request, you may be able to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or information about certain personal information associated with you. You may also be able to object to or limit certain uses of personal information.

To submit a privacy request or contact Smith Iron Works about this Privacy Policy, please use the contact page at https://smithiron.com/contact-us/ or call 740.896.2299.

Do Not Track and Browser Signals

Some browsers provide privacy signals or “Do Not Track” settings. The website supports the choices available through browser cookie settings and the controls described in this Policy. Because privacy signals are not uniform across all browsers and technologies, the effect of a particular setting may vary.

Children’s Privacy

The website is intended for people seeking information about Smith Iron Works products and services and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly request personal information from children through the website.

Security

Smith Iron Works uses website technologies intended to support security, performance, and form protection. No website or online transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure, but we use reasonable safeguards appropriate to the nature of the website and information involved.

Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining business records, operating and securing the website, and meeting applicable operational needs. Cookie and analytics retention periods may vary depending on the provider, browser, consent state, and implementation.

Links to Other Websites

The website may link to third-party websites or services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies and settings.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected by the “Last updated” date shown at the top of this page.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to submit a privacy request, please visit https://smithiron.com/contact-us/ or call 740.896.2299.