Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Smart Invest Way. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how we, Smart Invest Way (“Company,” “we,” “our”), collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at smartinvestway.com (the “Website”, “Blog”) or use any related services, including interactive features, content submission, or email sign-ups.

Please read this Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described in this Policy. If you do not agree with the terms outlined in this Policy, please refrain from using the Website.

Purposes of Processing

What is personal data?

We collect information about you, including personal data. In this Policy, “personal data” refers to any information that can identify you as an individual, such as your name, email address, postal address, and phone number. As defined in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), this includes any data that identifies or can be used to identify you.

Why do we need your personal data?

We process your personal data to provide access to our Website and related services. If you register with us, you’ll be asked to agree to provide certain information to access our services, view content, or make purchases. This consent is the legal basis we rely on to process your data under applicable laws, including the GDPR. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. If you don’t agree with our data processing practices, please don’t use our Website.

Collecting Your Personal Data

We collect information about you in the following ways:

Information You Give Us

  • Personal data you provide when registering to use our website, such as your name, postal address, email address, telephone number, username, password, and demographic details.
  • Personal data in videos, comments, or other content you upload or post.
  • Personal data provided when participating in our rewards program, promotions, or other activities.
  • Personal data provided when reporting a problem or contacting customer support.
  • Personal data provided when making a purchase through our website.
  • Personal data shared when communicating with us via phone, email, or other means.

Information from Social Networking Websites

If you link your social networking site (SNS) account with our website, you give us permission to access, use, and store the information you’ve agreed to share based on your SNS settings. You can revoke our access anytime by updating your SNS account settings.

Information Automatically Collected

We automatically collect details about your device when you access our website, such as operating system, browser type, screen resolution, referring website, pages viewed, and visit duration.

Cookies

We use cookies to provide a personalized and interactive experience. Cookies can be session-based (expire when you close your browser) or persistent (remain on your device until deleted).

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functions.
  • Functionality Cookies: Store your preferences.
  • Analytics and Performance Cookies: Help us track user behavior to improve our site.
  • Marketing and Advertising Cookies: Show relevant ads based on browsing habits.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Services

  • Cloudflare: Used for security, performance, and analytics.
  • Email Newsletter and Marketing: We use ConvertKit to manage email subscriptions.
  • Link Shortening Services: We use pxl.to for marketing purposes.

Advertising

We work with third-party ad providers, including Mediavine, to serve interest-based ads. These providers use cookies and tracking technologies to show relevant ads. You can manage ad preferences via the Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative.

Using Your Personal Data

We use your data to:

  • Operate and improve our website and services.
  • Manage your account.
  • Run promotions and rewards programs.
  • Provide customer service.
  • Send updates and important notices.
  • Process payments.
  • Comply with legal obligations.
  • Analyze website usage.

Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your personal data with:

  • Third parties you approve.
  • Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, IT support, email delivery services).

User-Generated Content

Any content you post on our website becomes public. Be cautious when sharing personal details. We may use feedback provided by users but will not link it to personal data unless permitted.

International Data Transfer

Your personal data may be processed in countries outside your home country, including the United States. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

Security

We implement organizational, technical, and administrative measures to protect your data. However, no system is fully secure, and we encourage users to take security precautions.

Retention

We retain personal data as long as necessary for service use unless legal retention periods apply.

Our Policy on Children

Our website is not intended for children under 16. If we learn that a child has provided personal data, we will delete it promptly.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Object to data processing.
  • Restrict data processing.
  • Request data transfer.
  • Withdraw consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact [at] smartinvestway [dot] com.

We aim to respond within one month. If a request is complex, we may take longer but will keep you informed.

Complaints

If you have concerns about this Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at contact [at] smartinvestway [dot] com. We will acknowledge your complaint and aim to resolve it within 30 days.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of our website means you accept any changes.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at contact [at] smartinvestway [dot] com.