Privacy Policy
Privacy policy
Last Updated: July 28, 2025
SmartManHabits.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://smartmanhabits.com. This policy complies with international privacy regulations including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information:
A. Information You Provide
Name, email address, or other details you submit through forms, comments, or newsletter subscriptions.
Account information (if applicable).
B. Automatically Collected Information
IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited (via cookies or similar technologies).
Device information and usage patterns.
C. Third-Party Data
We may receive data from:
Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics)
Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense)
Affiliate programs and partners
2. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
We process your data only where lawful, including:
Consent – e.g., for newsletters or optional cookies.
Contract – to fulfill your requests or provide services.
Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws.
Legitimate interest – e.g., security, analytics, or improving our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Provide, maintain, and improve the website
Respond to inquiries and provide support
Analyze usage and trends for optimization
Send newsletters and marketing (with consent)
Display ads and manage affiliate relationships
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share data with:
Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email, or marketing platforms).
Advertising partners such as Google AdSense and affiliate networks.
Legal authorities when required to comply with the law.
We do not sell your personal information for monetary value. However, under CCPA/CPRA, certain data sharing (such as behavioral advertising) may be considered a “sale” or “share.”
5. Advertising and Google AdSense
Our website uses Google AdSense to serve advertisements.
Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other websites.
Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it and its partners to display personalized ads.
You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google Ads Settings.
For more details, see Google’s Privacy & Terms.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Analyze traffic and performance.
Personalize website content.
Deliver relevant advertisements (including personalized ads via AdSense).
You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings. EU/UK visitors may also adjust preferences via our cookie banner (if available).
7. Your Privacy Rights
A. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
You have the right to:
Know what personal information we collect and how we use it.
Access and request a copy of your data.
Request deletion of your data.
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
Correct inaccurate information.
Limit the use of sensitive personal data.
➡️ To exercise your rights, email us at privacy@smartmanhabits.com or click: “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.”
B. EU/UK Residents (GDPR)
You have the right to:
Access and obtain a copy of your data.
Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).
Restrict or object to processing.
Request data portability.
Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover such data was provided without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred and stored outside your country, including the United States. When transferring data outside the EEA/UK, we use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
10. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary to:
Provide services described in this policy.
Comply with legal obligations.
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.
When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
11. Data Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Your Choices and Controls
You can unsubscribe from newsletters via the “unsubscribe” link.
You may disable cookies in your browser or via our cookie banner.
To control Google Ads, visit Google Ads Settings.
EU/UK users may also manage preferences at Your Online Choices.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected with a revised “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated via site notification or email (if provided).
14. Contact Us
For any questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us:
📧 Email: privacy@smartmanhabits.com
🌐 Website: https://smartmanhabits.com