Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

At SmartGadget, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

•Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
•Account information (username, password)
•Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
•Communication preferences

Usage Data

•IP address and browser type
•Pages visited and time spent on site
•Device information and operating system
•Clickstream data and browsing patterns

Cookies and Tracking

•Session cookies for website functionality
•Analytics cookies for site improvement
•Preference cookies for personalized experience
•Advertising cookies (with user consent)

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

•Provide and maintain our review services
•Process transactions and deliver products
•Send technical notices and updates
•Respond to comments and questions

Improvement & Analytics

•Analyze usage patterns to improve our website
•Develop new products and features
•Conduct research and analysis
•Monitor and prevent technical issues

Communication

•Send promotional communications (with consent)
•Provide customer support
•Send administrative information
•Notify about policy changes

Data Protection & Security

Security Measures

•SSL encryption for data transmission
•Regular security assessments and audits
•Access controls and authentication
•Data anonymization where possible

Data Retention

•Personal data kept only as long as necessary
•Regular review of stored information
•Secure deletion procedures
•Backup and disaster recovery protocols

Your Rights & Choices

Access and Control

•Right to access your personal data
•Right to correct inaccurate information
•Right to delete your data
•Right to restrict or object to processing

Communication Preferences

•Opt-out of marketing communications
•Cookie preferences management
•Notification settings control
•Account deletion requests

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Types of Cookies

•Essential cookies (required for site functionality)
•Performance cookies (analytics and improvement)
•Functionality cookies (personalized features)
•Targeting cookies (advertising purposes)

Managing Cookies

•Browser settings to refuse cookies
•Opt-out tools for specific tracking technologies
•Cookie preference center on our website
•Do-Not-Track signals support

Third-Party Sharing

Service Providers

•Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
•Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
•Cloud storage services (AWS, Google Cloud)
•Customer support platforms

Legal Requirements

•When required by law or legal process
•To protect our rights and property
•In connection with business transfers
•To prevent illegal activities

Additional Information

Contact Our Privacy Team

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact our privacy team:

privacy@smartgadget.com

We respond within 48 hours

Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated through:

Email notifications to registered users
Website banners and announcements
Updated "last modified" date

Your Privacy Matters

By using SmartGadget, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your information and being transparent about our practices.