Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password when you create an account
• Contact Information: Name, email, phone number when you contact us
• Newsletter Subscription: Email address and preferences
• Survey Responses: Feedback and opinions you provide voluntarily

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, and navigation patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
• Referral Information: How you found our website

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our services
• Communication: To send newsletters, deal alerts, and respond to inquiries
• Personalization: To customize content and recommendations
• Analytics: To understand how our service is used and improve it
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud and abuse
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Marketing: To send promotional materials (with your consent)

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business:

• Email service providers for newsletters
• Analytics providers for website performance
• Cloud hosting providers for data storage
• Customer support platforms

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Audits: Security practices are regularly reviewed and updated
• Secure Infrastructure: We use reputable cloud providers with strong security measures

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Account Data: Until you delete your account or request deletion
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
• Analytics Data: Typically 26 months, then anonymized
• Legal Requirements: As required by applicable laws

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Object: Object to certain processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
• Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
• Certification schemes and codes of conduct

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how it's used
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@shopssmartlynow.com

11. GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• Lawful Basis: We process data based on consent, legitimate interests, or legal obligations
• Data Subject Rights: Access, rectification, erasure, portability, and objection
• Supervisory Authority: Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
• Data Protection Officer: Contact our DPO at dpo@shopssmartlynow.com

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

• We will post the updated policy on this page
• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• For material changes, we will provide additional notice via email or website banner
• Your continued use of our service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: