Privacy Policy

Last updated: Aug 3, 2025

Smarter-ish (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://smarter-ish.com, interact with our content, sign up for communications, or use our services.
By accessing this site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us:
– Name and email address (e.g., when you sign up for newsletters or contact us)
– Personal details you submit via forms, comments, or downloads

B. Automatically Collected Information:
– IP address, browser type, operating system
– Pages visited and referring URLs
– Via cookies, analytics, and third-party tools (see below)

2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the data we collect to:
– Provide and manage services and content
– Send newsletters or updates (with consent)
– Improve user experience and website functionality
– Analyze usage for performance and marketing
– Comply with legal obligations

3. Email Communications
We use Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) for newsletter management. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails. Email addresses are stored securely and never sold.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
– Remember user preferences
– Enable basic site functionality
– Track analytics and user behavior
You can manage cookie settings in your browser. Blocking cookies may limit site functionality.
We also use Cloudflare, which may set cookies to manage site security and performance.

5. Analytics
We may use Google Analytics or similar tools to collect anonymous usage data. This includes pages visited, time on site, and technical device/browser information. No personally identifiable information is stored in analytics.

6. Affiliate and Sponsored Content
Some pages may contain affiliate links or sponsored placements. This means we may earn a small commission if you click and make a purchase – at no extra cost to you.
Affiliate partners may set cookies to track referrals. We disclose such partnerships in accordance with FTC, EU, and Canadian guidelines.

7. Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media posts). Embedded content behaves as if the visitor had visited the third-party site directly and may collect data as such.

8. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your data. We may share information with:
– Service providers (e.g., Brevo, analytics platforms)
– Legal authorities if required by law
– Social platforms if you connect or share content

9. Data Security
We take security seriously. All communications are encrypted via SSL (HTTPS). Access to your data is limited to trusted personnel and systems. However, no system is 100% secure – use the internet with caution.

10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
– Access, update, or delete your personal data
– Withdraw consent for data use
– Request a copy of your stored data
To exercise your rights, please use our Contact Page.

11. International Users
We operate globally. If you access this site from the EU, US, Canada, or elsewhere, your data may be processed outside your region under applicable laws. We make best efforts to comply with relevant data protection regulations.

12. Children’s Privacy
This site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us.

13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect changes. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact us via:

https://smarter-ish.com/contact

Smarter-ish

595 West St. Suite 1004
Brantford, ON N3R 7C5
Canada