Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 15, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Smart AI Edits (www.smartaiedits.com). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
2. Information We Collect
We do not require user registration or accounts. The information we may collect includes:
- Usage Data - Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources, browser type, device type, and operating system. This is collected automatically through analytics tools.
- Cookies - Small text files stored on your device to improve your browsing experience and for analytics and advertising purposes.
- Contact Information - If you contact us via email, we collect your email address and any information you voluntarily provide in your message.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To operate and maintain the website
- To analyse website traffic and usage patterns
- To improve our content and user experience
- To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- To respond to your enquiries
4. Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites on the internet.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
For more information about how Google uses data, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms.
5. Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to visiting. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit the site, rather than your name or other identifying information.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies - Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies - Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Advertising Cookies - Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear at the bottom of the page. Analytics and advertising cookies are only activated after you click "Accept". You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
7. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyse data. These third-party service providers have their own privacy policies addressing how they use such information. Our current third-party services include Google AdSense and Google Analytics.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect any information collected. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You may also have the right to object to or restrict certain processing of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@smartaiedits.com.
11. Data Retention
We retain usage data collected through analytics and advertising services for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:
- Analytics data - Retained according to Google Analytics data retention settings, typically 14 months by default.
- Advertising data - Managed by Google AdSense and subject to Google's data retention policies.
- Contact correspondence - If you email us, we retain your correspondence for up to 24 months to handle follow-up queries and improve our services.
- Cookie data - Retained for the duration specified by each cookie type. Session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies may last up to 24 months.
You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at contact@smartaiedits.com.
12. International Data Transfers
Our website is hosted and operated internationally. By using our website, you acknowledge that your data may be processed in countries outside your own, including countries that may have different data protection laws. We rely on third-party services (such as Google) that comply with applicable international data transfer frameworks, including Standard Contractual Clauses where required by the GDPR.
13. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity not be tracked. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can manage your privacy preferences through your browser settings and the cookie controls described in Section 6 above.
14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
- The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
We do not sell personal information. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@smartaiedits.com.
15. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
- Right of access - Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification - Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Right to erasure - Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
- Right to restriction - Request restriction of processing of your personal data
- Right to data portability - Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object - Object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes
Our legal basis for processing your data includes legitimate interest (website analytics and improvement) and consent (cookies and advertising). To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@smartaiedits.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. If we make significant changes, we may also notify users through a prominent notice on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: contact@smartaiedits.com
- Website: www.smartaiedits.com/contact-us/
We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days.