Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Thank you for visiting DailySmartHacks.com (“Daily Smart Hacks,” “we,” “us,” or “our website”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy and Data Protection Policy (“Privacy Policy”) describes how we collect, use, share, and secure personal and non-personal information obtained through your use of our website. By accessing and using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with these practices, please refrain from using this site.
1. Information We Collect
We gather both non-personal information (information that does not identify you personally) and, in some circumstances, personal information (information that can be used to identify you).
- Non-Personal Information
- We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, internet service provider, referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamps, and clickstream data.
- We may also track how you use our website (e.g., the pages you visit, links you click) to help us understand what content is most relevant.
- Personal Information
- Our website currently does not request personal details such as your name, address, or phone number for any direct transaction. However, you may choose to contact us through our contact form, where you voluntarily provide an email address or other details necessary to respond to your inquiry.
- If you engage with third-party affiliate offers via links on our website, those third-party websites may collect personal information (including phone numbers) independently of us. We do not control or maintain such data.
Please note that if you decline to share certain personal information with us when requested (for example, an email address to respond to an inquiry), we may not be able to provide certain services or respond effectively.
2. How We Collect Personal Information
- Direct Interaction: You may give us your email address (or other contact details) by filling out forms on our website, such as our contact form.
- Automated Technologies: We use cookies, log files, and other technologies (like Google Ads tracking) to collect non-personal information automatically whenever you visit our website. These technologies help us analyze site traffic, understand user behavior, and improve our services.
3. How We Use the Information
- Operating Our Website
- We use the data we collect to provide, personalize, maintain, and improve our website’s functionality.
- We analyze user behavior and traffic patterns to enhance our content, troubleshoot issues, and keep the site secure.
- Advertising and Remarketing
- We use Google Ads and related tracking technologies to show you relevant promotions and affiliate offers. This may include remarketing based on your previous visits to our website.
- If you do not wish to see personalized Google Ads, you can manage your ad settings or opt out at https://www.google.com/settings/ads.
- Responding to Inquiries
- If you contact us through our contact form, we use your submitted information (e.g., email address) solely to address your questions or requests.
- Compliance and Legal Obligations
- We may retain and use information as needed to comply with our legal obligations or to resolve disputes.
4. Sharing Your Information
We share the information we collect only in the ways described below:
- Third-Party Affiliates
- Our website provides links to third-party affiliate offers. If you click on these offers and provide information directly on the affiliate’s site, that information is subject to their privacy practices, not ours.
- We do not share any personal information you provide on DailySmartHacks.com with affiliates, except as needed for remarketing or analytics (e.g., through cookie-based ad tracking).
- Service Providers
- We may use trusted third-party service providers to support our operations, such as hosting our website or analyzing data. These third parties are authorized to use your information only to perform services on our behalf, in compliance with applicable laws.
- Aggregated Insights
- We may share non-personal, aggregated data (for example, total page visits) with partners to help them understand our website’s performance. This data does not identify individuals.
- Legal Requirements
- We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or if we believe such action is necessary to (a) comply with legal obligations, (b) protect our rights or property, (c) prevent fraud or illegal activity, or (d) protect the safety of users or the public.
- Business Transfers
- If our website is acquired or merges with another entity, user information may be transferred. In such cases, we will notify you in accordance with legal requirements.
5. Third-Party Data Collection
- Advertisers and Analytics
- Third parties such as advertising networks (e.g., Google Ads) may deploy cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect information about users, in accordance with their own privacy policies.
- We do not have direct control over third-party tracking technologies.
- External Links
- Our content may include links to external websites or services that are operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
6. Data Storage and International Transfers
- We may store your information on servers located in the United States or in other countries where our service providers operate.
- For users based in the European Economic Area (EEA), we take steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in line with this Privacy Policy, although these locations may be subject to different data protection laws than your home jurisdiction.
7. Cookies and Related Technologies
We use cookies (small text files stored in your browser) and similar technologies (like web beacons, pixels, and log files) to improve your user experience. These technologies help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings,
- Understand how you engage with our content, and
- Deliver relevant advertisements (including remarketing) via services such as Google Ads.
You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or to notify you when cookies are sent. However, refusing cookies may result in certain parts of our website not functioning properly. For more details on cookies, see http://cookiecentral.com.
8. Security Measures
We implement reasonable security practices to help protect your data. While we use safeguards such as secure socket layer (SSL) encryption, no method of data transmission over the internet is guaranteed to be 100% secure. You acknowledge that any information you share is provided at your own risk.
9. Your Rights (EU Data Subjects)
If you are located in the European Union, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data,
- Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data,
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain circumstances,
- Restriction or Objection to Processing: Under certain circumstances,
- Data Portability: When processing is based on consent or contract.
To exercise these rights, please reach out to us via our contact form. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe we are mishandling your personal data.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to individuals under 16 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 16 without verified parental consent, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will post a prominent notice on our website or send you an update. Your continued use of our website after any changes become effective indicates your acceptance of those changes.
12. California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may give you additional rights regarding your personal information. These include the right to:
- Request disclosure of the personal information we collect,
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions),
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information (if applicable).
For any CCPA-related requests, please use our contact form to submit your inquiry.
13. Nevada Residents
Nevada residents can request to opt out of the sale of certain covered personal information under Nevada law. If you wish to exercise this right, please submit a request via our contact form.
14. “Do Not Track” Signals
“Do Not Track” (DNT) is a setting in your browser that requests websites not to track your online activities. At this time, we do not respond to DNT signals, as there is no consistent industry standard for compliance.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out via our contact page.
By continuing to use DailySmartHacks.com, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.