Smart site maker Privacy Policy

Welcome to SmartSiteMaker's comprehensive Privacy Policy. In this document, we outline the principles and practices governing the collection, use, and protection of your personal information when you interact with our website, products, and services. Your privacy and security are paramount to us, and we are committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our users by ensuring the responsible handling of their data.

I. Introduction

Welcome to SmartSiteMaker's comprehensive Privacy Policy. This document outlines the principles and practices governing the collection, use, and protection of your personal information when you interact with our website, products, and services. Your privacy and security are of utmost importance to us, and we are committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our users by ensuring the responsible handling of their data.

II. Definitions

"SmartSiteMaker," "we," "our," or "us" refers to the entity responsible for the collection and processing of your personal information.

"Services" encompass our website, products, and any other offerings provided by SmartSiteMaker.

"Personal information" refers to any information that can identify an individual directly or indirectly, such as name, email address, phone number, or IP address.

III. Information We Collect

III.I. Personal Information:

When you register for an account, make a purchase, or interact with our Services, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, billing address, and payment information. We may also collect demographic information, such as your age, gender, and location, if you choose to provide it voluntarily.

III.II. Usage Information:

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our Services, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and referring URLs. This information helps us analyze usage patterns, optimize our website and services, and provide personalized content and recommendations.

III.III. Cookies and Similar Technologies:

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze usage trends, and personalize content. You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt-out of certain tracking technologies, but please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

IV. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

IV.I. Providing and maintaining our Services:

We use your personal information to deliver the products and services you request, process transactions, and manage your account. This includes communicating with you about your orders, inquiries, and updates related to our Services.

IV.II. Personalization and Improvements:

We use usage data and cookies to personalize your experience on our website, tailor content and recommendations to your interests, and improve the functionality and performance of our Services. Analyzing usage patterns helps us identify areas for improvement and develop new features and offerings.

IV.III. Communication and Marketing:

With your consent, we may use your contact information to send you promotional communications, newsletters, and marketing materials about our products, services, and special offers. You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the instructions provided in such communications or by contacting us directly.

IV.IV. Compliance and Security:

We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, respond to law enforcement requests, and protect the rights, property, and safety of SmartSiteMaker, our users, and others. We also employ security measures to detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.

V. Information Sharing

V.I. Trusted Partners and Service Providers:

We may share your personal information with trusted partners and service providers who assist us in delivering our Services, such as payment processors, shipping carriers, and IT service providers. These third parties are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide the services on our behalf and to comply with applicable data protection laws.

V.II. Business Transfers:

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity or third party as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or use of your personal information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your information.

V.III. Legal Compliance and Protection:

We may disclose your information if required by law or legal process, such as in response to a court order or subpoena, or to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or governmental requests. We may also disclose your information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.

VI. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need to retain your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.

VII. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, security monitoring, and regular audits. While we take these precautions to safeguard your information, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

VIII. Your Rights and Choices

VIII.I. Access and Update:

You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information at any time. You can do this by logging into your account settings or contacting us directly. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request, subject to any legal or contractual restrictions.

VIII.II. Consent Withdrawal:

If you have provided consent for the processing of your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. You can withdraw your consent by contacting us directly or by updating your preferences in your account settings.

VIII.III. Data Portability:

You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller, where technically feasible. We will provide you with your data in a portable format upon request, subject to any legal or contractual restrictions.

VIII.IV. Objection and Restriction:

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information or request the restriction of processing under certain circumstances. We will assess your objection or restriction request based on the specific circumstances and applicable legal requirements.

VIII.V. Opt-Out of Marketing Communications:

You can opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions provided in such communications or by contacting us directly. Please note that even if you opt-out of marketing communications, you may still receive transactional or administrative communications related to your account or orders.

IX. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

X. International Transfers

We may transfer your personal information to countries outside of your jurisdiction for processing and storage, where the data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using our Services, you consent to such transfers.

XI. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify or replace this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

XII. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at smartsitemaker@gmail.com.

XIII. Conclusion

Thank you for taking the time to read our comprehensive Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the responsible handling of your personal information. By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please do not use our Services.

Updated December 22, 2022

Smartsitemakers’s Privacy Policy describes how smartsitemaker collects, uses, and shares your personal data.

In addition to this Privacy Policy, we provide data and privacy information embedded in our products and certain features that ask to use your personal data. This product-specific information is accompanied by our Data & Privacy Icon.

You will be given an opportunity to review this product-specific information before using these features. You also can view this information at any time, either in settings related to those features and/or online at smartsitemaker.com/privacy-policy/.

You can familiarize yourself with our privacy practices, accessible via the headings below, and contact us if you have any questions.