Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to SmartWorkAI ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage when you visit our website at smartworkai.net (the "Site"). By using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

When you use our contact form or interact with our Site, we may collect:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, and any message content you provide through our contact form
• Communication Data: Records of your communications with us

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and other browsing behavior
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, IP address
• Analytics Data: Collected through Google Analytics (see "Third-Party Services" below)
• Affiliate Click Data: When you click on affiliate links, we track clicks to measure performance

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (via Google Analytics)
• Affiliate Tracking: Track affiliate link clicks for performance measurement

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: To respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
• Improve Our Site: To analyze usage patterns and improve content, functionality, and user experience
• Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (with your consent)
• Analytics: To understand visitor behavior and measure the effectiveness of our content
• Affiliate Program Management: To track affiliate link performance and conversions
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: With third-party service providers who help us operate our Site (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services)
• Affiliate Partners: When you click an affiliate link, basic click data is shared with the affiliate partner to track referrals
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of all or part of our business

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit, what pages they view, and what sites referred them. We use this information to improve our Site and content.

Google Analytics uses cookies and collects IP addresses, but does not identify individual users. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google Search Console

We use Google Search Console to monitor and maintain our Site's presence in Google search results. This service collects data about search traffic and performance.

Affiliate Programs

Our Site contains affiliate links to third-party products and services. When you click these links, you may be redirected to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure HTTPS encryption for data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Restricted access to personal information
• Secure hosting infrastructure (Vercel)

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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 by law.

• Contact Form Data: Retained for 2 years or until you request deletion
• Analytics Data: Retained according to Google Analytics policies (typically 26 months)
• Affiliate Click Data: Retained for 12 months for performance tracking

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Cookies: Control cookie preferences through your browser settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@smartworkai.net.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

International Users

Our Site is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and acknowledge that the data protection laws in the United States may differ from those in your country.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to Access: Obtain confirmation of whether we process your data and access to it
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@smartworkai.net.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, used, or sold
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

To submit a request, contact us at contact@smartworkai.net.