Privacy Policy for Smart Choice Links
Last updated: June 4, 2025
Smart Choice Links (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates https://www.smartchoicelinks.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit or interact with our Site and content (including blog posts, YouTube Shorts, and affiliate product links). By using our Site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Contact Forms & Comments: When you submit a question or comment via our contact form or post a comment on our blog, you may provide your name, email address, and whatever text you include.
- Newsletter Sign-Up: If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device & Browser Data: We collect standard details such as your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and screen resolution.
- Usage & Analytics: We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., Google Analytics) to track how you navigate our Site—page views, time spent on each page, referral source, and click-through rates.
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- We use “cookies” (small text files stored on your device) and web beacons to improve functionality, remember your preferences, and compile aggregate statistics about Site traffic.
- You can disable or delete cookies via your browser settings. Note that some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are blocked.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 To Provide & Improve Our Content
- Personalize your experience, recommend relevant posts or videos, and analyze which content topics interest our audience the most.
- Optimize Site performance, fix bugs, and implement new features.
2.2 Communication Purposes
- Respond to your questions or comments submitted through our contact form.
- Send you newsletters, updates, or occasional promotional emails if you’ve opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of each email.
2.3 Affiliate & Advertising
- We run Google Ads and other advertising networks to display relevant promotions on our Site.
- We participate in affiliate programs (e.g., AliExpress, Awin). When you click an affiliate link and complete a purchase, we earn a small commission. We use click data to track which links convert best so we can focus on recommending products our visitors find helpful.
3. Information Sharing & Third Parties
3.1 Service Providers & Analytics
- We may share your information (e.g., aggregated analytics data) with third-party service providers (Google Analytics, hosting providers, email marketing services) to help operate, maintain, and analyze Site performance.
- These providers are contractually obligated not to use your information for any other purpose.
3.2 Affiliate & Advertising Partners
- When you click an affiliate link, you’ll be redirected to a third-party marketplace (e.g., AliExpress). Those marketplaces will collect any personal data you enter on their site (payment, shipping, etc.) under their own privacy policies.
- We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to outside parties for marketing.
3.3 Legal Requirements
- We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or other government requests, or to protect our rights, property, or safety—and those of our users.
4. Cookies & Similar Technologies
4.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic Site functions (e.g., logging in, form submissions).
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use the Site (page views, navigation paths).
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google Ads or other ad networks to serve targeted ads based on your browsing behavior.
4.2 Managing Cookies
- You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or alert you when a cookie is set. Some Site features may be disabled if cookies are blocked.
5. Affiliate Disclosure
- Smart Choice Links participates in affiliate programs. This means that when you click a link to a product and purchase it, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we believe provide value to you.
6. Data Security
- We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data.
- However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we continually review and enhance our measures.
7. Children’s Privacy
- Our Site is not directed at children under age 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete that information promptly.
8. Your Rights & Choices
- Access & Correction: You can email oren@smartchoicelinks.com to request a copy of any personal data we hold about you or to correct inaccurate information.
- Opt-Out of Marketing Emails: Simply click “unsubscribe” at the bottom of any marketing email.
- Cookie Settings: You can disable cookies via browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.), but note that some Site features may not work as intended.
9. Third-Party Links
- Our Site contains links to third-party websites (AliExpress, manufacturers’ sites, or other publishers). This Privacy Policy applies only to data we collect. Third-party sites have their own terms and privacy practices, so please review those before providing any personal information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
- We may update this policy periodically (for example, to reflect new features, legal requirements, or business practices). When we make changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top. If the changes are significant, we’ll post a prominent notice on our homepage.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Oren Sharon
Email: orensharon709@gmail.com
Thank you for trusting Smart Choice Links!