Privacy Policy

SmartTrendsAI.com

Last Updated: January 1, 2026
Effective Date: January 1, 2026

QUICK SUMMARY

What We Collect:
– Basic usage data (pages visited, device type, location)
– Information you voluntarily provide (contact form submissions)
– Affiliate tracking data (when you click product links)

How We Use It:
– Improve website functionality
– Understand visitor behavior through analytics
– Track affiliate referrals to earn commissions
– Comply with legal obligations

Your Control:
– Manage cookies via cookie banner
– Opt out of affiliate tracking
– Request data access or deletion
– Exercise rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy laws

Affiliate Marketing: We participate in affiliate programs (Impact.com, PartnerStack, merchant programs). When you click affiliate links, we may earn commissions. See detailed disclosure below.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. Introduction
  2. Information We Collect
  3. How We Use Your Information
  4. Affiliate Marketing & Tracking
  5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
  6. How We Share Your Information
  7. International Data Transfers
  8. Data Retention
  9. Data Security
  10. Your Privacy Rights
  11. Children’s Privacy
  12. Third-Party Websites
  13. Do Not Track Signals
  14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
  15. Contact Us

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to SmartTrendsAI.com (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at https://smarttrendsai.com.

Important: This website is an informational blog about AI tools and trends. We participate in affiliate marketing programs and earn commissions when visitors purchase products through our affiliate links. This Privacy Policy explains how we use cookies and tracking technologies for affiliate marketing purposes.

By using SmartTrendsAI.com, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.

Key Points:
– We do NOT sell your personal information to data brokers
– We do NOT require user accounts or logins
– We do NOT collect payment information (no transactions on our site)
– We DO use affiliate tracking cookies to earn commissions on referred purchases
– We ARE committed to transparency and your privacy rights

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

Contact Form Submissions:
When you contact us through our website, we collect:
– Name
– Email address
– Message content
– Any other information you voluntarily provide

Use: We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit SmartTrendsAI.com, we automatically collect certain information:

Device & Usage Information:
– IP address (anonymized in analytics)
– Browser type and version
– Operating system
– Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
– Screen resolution
– Language preference
– Referring website (where you came from)
– Pages visited and time spent on each page
– Date and time of access
– Click behavior and scrolling patterns

Purpose: Understand how visitors use our website, identify technical issues, and improve user experience.

How Collected: Through cookies, web beacons, server logs, and analytics tools (primarily Google Analytics).

2.3 Location Information

We collect approximate geographic location based on your IP address:
– Country
– State/region
– City (approximate)

We do NOT collect:
– ❌ Precise GPS coordinates
– ❌ Real-time location tracking
– ❌ Street address from IP

Purpose: Understand our audience demographics, serve location-appropriate content, and comply with regional privacy laws.

Your Control: Use a VPN to mask your location, or block location access in browser settings.

2.4 Affiliate Marketing Data

⚠️ Important: When you click on affiliate links to AI tools and services, we collect tracking data to earn commissions.

Information Collected:
– Affiliate link click timestamp
– Product/service you clicked on
– Page you were on when you clicked
– Unique click identifier (set by affiliate networks)
– Device and browser information
– Cookie ID for attribution

How Collected: Through affiliate network cookies (Impact.com, PartnerStack) and merchant tracking pixels.

Purpose: Track referrals so we receive credit (and commissions) if you make a purchase.

Your Control: Opt out of affiliate cookies in our cookie banner. See Section 4 for complete details.

2.5 Information We DO NOT Collect

We do NOT collect or have access to:
– ❌ Social Security numbers or government IDs
– ❌ Payment card information
– ❌ Bank account details
– ❌ Passwords or login credentials (no user accounts)
– ❌ Health information
– ❌ Biometric data
– ❌ Contents of your communications with AI tools you purchase
– ❌ Your personal data from merchants where you make purchases

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Website Operation & Improvement

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website
  • Improve website functionality and performance
  • Fix technical issues and bugs
  • Optimize user experience and navigation
  • Develop new features and content

Legal Basis (GDPR): Legitimate interests (website operation)

3.2 Analytics & Understanding Usage

  • Analyze how visitors use our website
  • Understand which content is most popular
  • Identify traffic sources and referrers
  • Measure marketing campaign effectiveness
  • Track user behavior patterns

Legal Basis (GDPR): Consent (via cookie banner)

3.3 Communication

  • Respond to your inquiries via contact form
  • Send requested information
  • Provide customer support
  • Send important website updates (rare, not marketing emails)

Legal Basis (GDPR): Legitimate interests (communication) or consent

3.4 Affiliate Marketing & Monetization

  • Track when visitors click affiliate links
  • Attribute purchases to our website for commission calculation
  • Measure affiliate campaign performance
  • Optimize content recommendations based on successful referrals
  • Comply with affiliate network reporting requirements

Legal Basis (GDPR): Legitimate interests with easy opt-out, or consent (depending on implementation)

See Section 4 for complete affiliate marketing disclosure.

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Enforce our Terms & Conditions
  • Protect against fraud and abuse
  • Prevent security threats
  • Resolve disputes

Legal Basis (GDPR): Legal obligations and legitimate interests

3.6 Future Marketing (If Implemented)

Currently, we do NOT send marketing emails or promotional content. If we implement email marketing in the future:
– We will obtain explicit consent (opt-in)
– Every email will include an unsubscribe link
– We will comply with CAN-SPAM, CASL, and GDPR

4. AFFILIATE MARKETING & TRACKING

4.1 What is Affiliate Marketing?

SmartTrendsAI.com participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we earn commissions when visitors click our links and purchase AI tools or services from partner companies.

How it works:
1. You read a review or comparison on our website
2. You click a link to an AI tool (e.g., ChatGPT, Jasper, Claude)
3. A tracking cookie is placed on your device
4. If you purchase within 30-90 days, we earn a commission
5. You pay the same price whether you use our link or not

Transparency Commitment:
– ✅ We only recommend products we believe provide value
– ✅ Our reviews remain honest and unbiased
– ✅ Affiliate relationships do NOT influence our ratings
– ✅ We clearly disclose affiliate partnerships

4.2 Affiliate Programs & Networks

Impact.com (Impact Radius)
– Type: Affiliate network connecting us with AI tool merchants
– Tracking: Cookies track clicks and purchases
– Commission: We earn a percentage of sales referred
– Privacy Policy: https://impact.com/privacy-policy/

PartnerStack
– Type: SaaS affiliate network (AI software companies)
– Tracking: Cookies track signups and subscriptions
– Commission: We earn recurring commissions on subscriptions
– Privacy Policy: https://partnerstack.com/privacy/

Direct Merchant Programs
We also have direct affiliate partnerships with AI tool providers:
– Jasper AI
– Anthropic (Claude)
– OpenAI (may include ChatGPT promotions)
– Midjourney
– Other AI tool companies

Each merchant may use their own tracking cookies when you click our affiliate links.

4.3 Information Shared with Affiliate Networks

When you click an affiliate link, the following information is shared with our affiliate partners:

Automatically Shared:
– Click timestamp (date/time)
– Referring URL (which page you clicked from)
– Device type and browser
– Operating system
– IP address (for fraud prevention)
– Unique click identifier (cookie ID)

IF You Make a Purchase (Shared by Merchant, Not Us):
– Order value (total amount)
– Product purchased
– Transaction ID
– Purchase date

What We Receive:
– We receive only aggregated commission reports showing total sales and commissions owed
– We do NOT receive your name, email, payment details, or personal purchase information
– We do NOT have access to your account with the merchant

4.4 Purpose of Affiliate Tracking

Why we track affiliate clicks:
– Attribution: Ensure we receive credit for referrals
– Commission Calculation: Determine commissions owed to us
– Fraud Prevention: Prevent fraudulent clicks and sales
– Performance Measurement: Understand which content drives conversions
– Content Optimization: Improve recommendations based on successful referrals

4.5 Duration of Affiliate Cookies

Affiliate cookies typically remain on your device for:
– Impact.com: 90 days
– PartnerStack: 60-90 days
– Direct Merchants: 30-90 days (varies by merchant)

What this means: If you click our affiliate link today and purchase within the cookie duration, we earn a commission.

4.6 Your Choices Regarding Affiliate Tracking

Opt-Out Options:

  1. Cookie Banner: Disable “Marketing” or “Affiliate” cookies when you first visit
  2. Browser Settings: Block third-party cookies
  3. Private Browsing: Use Incognito/Private mode (cookies deleted when closed)
  4. Clear Cookies: Delete cookies after visiting our site
  5. Privacy Extensions: Use browser extensions that block tracking

Important: Opting out of affiliate cookies does NOT:
– ❌ Prevent you from using our website
– ❌ Affect your ability to read content
– ❌ Change product pricing (you still pay the same)
– ✅ Only prevents us from earning commissions

4.7 California Residents: “Sale” of Personal Information

⚠️ CCPA/CPRA Notice for California Residents:

Under California law, sharing data for affiliate tracking may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information.

Categories of Information “Sold” or “Shared”:
– Identifiers (cookie IDs, IP address, device identifiers)
– Internet/network activity (click behavior, browsing history)
– Geolocation data (approximate location from IP)

Third Parties We “Share” With:
– Affiliate networks (Impact.com, PartnerStack)
– Data analytics services (Google Analytics)
– Affiliate merchant partners

Your Right to Opt-Out:
– Click “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” in our footer
– Disable affiliate cookies in cookie banner
– Enable Global Privacy Control (GPC) in your browser

We do NOT sell personal information to data brokers. All “sharing” is limited to affiliate marketing as described above.

4.8 Affiliate vs. Advertising

Affiliate Marketing (What We Do):
– Performance-based: We earn commissions only when you make purchases
– You initiate action by clicking our links
– Tracked via cookies after you click

Display Advertising (Future, Not Current):
– Impression-based: Advertisers pay for ad views
– Ads follow you across websites (retargeting)
– May track browsing history across multiple sites

Currently, we use ONLY affiliate marketing. If we add display advertising in the future, we will update this policy and obtain necessary consents.

5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information. For complete details, see our Cookie Policy.

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies:
– Essential for website functionality
– Cannot be disabled
– Examples: Session management, security, consent preferences

Analytics Cookies:
– Google Analytics for website usage statistics
– Requires consent (via cookie banner)

Affiliate Marketing Cookies:
– Impact.com, PartnerStack, merchant tracking
– Track affiliate link clicks and conversions
– Requires consent (via cookie banner)

5.2 Managing Cookies

Cookie Consent Banner:
When you first visit, you can:
– Accept all cookies
– Reject non-essential cookies
– Customize preferences by category

Browser Settings:
All browsers let you:
– Block all cookies
– Block third-party cookies only
– Delete existing cookies
– View stored cookies

See our Cookie Policy for detailed instructions.

6. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do NOT sell your personal information to data brokers. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:

6.1 Affiliate Networks & Partners

Who: Impact.com, PartnerStack, affiliate merchants
What: Click data, device info, approximate location, cookie IDs
Why: Track affiliate referrals and calculate commissions
Your Control: Opt out via cookie banner

6.2 Analytics Service Providers

Who: Google Analytics
What: Website usage data, anonymized where possible
Why: Understand visitor behavior and improve website
Your Control: Opt out via cookie banner or Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on

6.3 Security & Hosting Providers

Who: Cloudflare (CDN and security), hosting provider
What: Technical data needed for service delivery
Why: Website security, performance, and availability
Legal Basis: Necessary for service provision

We may disclose information if required to:
– Comply with legal obligations (court orders, subpoenas)
– Protect our legal rights
– Prevent fraud or security threats
– Protect safety of users or public

6.5 Business Transfers

If SmartTrendsAI.com is acquired, merged, or sold:
– Your information may be transferred to the new owner
– You will be notified of any change in ownership
– This Privacy Policy will continue to apply unless you’re notified otherwise

We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

6.7 What We Do NOT Share

We do NOT share your information with:
– ❌ Data brokers or list sellers
– ❌ Unrelated third parties for their marketing
– ❌ Social media platforms (unless you choose to share)
– ❌ Advertisers (currently; may change with future display ads)

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

7.1 Data Processing Locations

SmartTrendsAI.com is operated from the Czech Republic (European Union). However, our service providers may process data internationally:

Service Providers Located In:
– United States: Google Analytics, Impact.com, some hosting services
– Global Network: Cloudflare (data centers worldwide)

7.2 Safeguards for EU/UK/Swiss Residents

For data transfers outside the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we ensure adequate protections:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs):
– We use EU-approved SCCs with US-based service providers
– These provide contractual privacy protections equivalent to GDPR

Adequacy Decisions:
– We rely on European Commission adequacy decisions where available

Privacy Shield (Transitional):
– Some providers may rely on Privacy Shield certifications, though we primarily use SCCs

7.3 Your Rights Regarding International Transfers

EU/UK residents can:
– Request information about where your data is processed
– Object to transfers to countries without adequate protections
– Request a copy of the safeguards in place (e.g., SCCs)

Contact us at [email protected] for more information.

8. DATA RETENTION

8.1 How Long We Keep Your Information

Analytics Data:
– Google Analytics: Up to 26 months (auto-deletion setting)
– Server logs: 90 days

Affiliate Tracking Cookies:
– Impact.com: 90 days
– PartnerStack: 60-90 days
– Merchant cookies: 30-90 days

Contact Form Submissions:
– Retained until inquiry is resolved, then deleted
– May keep for up to 1 year for record-keeping

Legal Requirements:
– Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records, GDPR compliance records)

8.2 Data Deletion

When data is no longer needed:
– We delete or anonymize it
– Backups may retain data for up to 90 days after deletion
– Anonymized data (cannot identify individuals) may be retained indefinitely for analytics

8.3 Your Right to Request Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal information at any time. See Section 10 for details on exercising this right.

9. DATA SECURITY

9.1 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

Technical Measures:
– SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit (HTTPS)
– Secure hosting infrastructure
– Cloudflare security protection (DDoS protection, WAF)
– Regular security updates and patching
– Access controls and authentication

Organizational Measures:
– Limited access to personal data (only authorized personnel)
– Regular security training
– Incident response procedures
– Data minimization (collect only what’s needed)

9.2 Limitations

⚠️ No Guarantee of Security:

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

Risks include:
– Hacking or cyber attacks
– Unauthorized access
– Data breaches
– Technical malfunctions

Your Responsibility:
– Use secure internet connections
– Keep your device and browser updated
– Clear cookies regularly if using shared computers
– Report suspicious activity to us immediately

9.3 Data Breach Notification

If a data breach occurs that affects your personal information:
– We will investigate and assess the risk
– We will notify affected individuals as required by law
– We will notify supervisory authorities (e.g., GDPR requires notification within 72 hours)
– We will take steps to mitigate harm

10. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Your rights vary based on where you live. Below are rights by region:

10.1 European Union / European Economic Area (GDPR)

Your Rights:

  1. Right to Access: Request confirmation of what personal data we hold about you and obtain a copy
  2. Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  3. Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your data
  4. Right to Restriction: Request we limit processing of your data
  5. Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in machine-readable format
  6. Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests (including affiliate marketing)
  7. Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw cookie consent at any time
  8. Right to Lodge a Complaint: File complaint with your Data Protection Authority

How to Exercise Rights:
– Email us at: [email protected]
– Use cookie banner to manage consent
– Response time: Within 30 days (may extend to 60 days for complex requests)

Data Protection Authorities:
Find your national DPA: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en

10.2 United Kingdom (UK GDPR + PECR)

Your Rights:
Same as EU residents, plus:
– Right to complain to Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Supervisory Authority:
– Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
– Website: https://ico.org.uk
– Report: https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/

10.3 California & US States (CCPA, CPRA, etc.)

Applicable States:
California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Florida, Montana, Oregon, Texas, and others with comprehensive privacy laws.

Your Rights:

  1. Right to Know: Request disclosure of what personal information we collect, use, and share
  2. Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  3. Right to Opt-Out of “Sale” or “Sharing”: Opt out of affiliate tracking (may be considered “sale” under CCPA)
  4. Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information (some states)
  5. Right to Limit Sensitive Personal Information: Limit use of sensitive data (CPRA)
  6. Right to Non-Discrimination: We won’t discriminate for exercising rights

How to Exercise Rights:
– Email: [email protected] (subject: “Privacy Request”)
– Click “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” in footer
– Enable Global Privacy Control (GPC) in your browser (we honor GPC signals)

Verification:
We may ask for information to verify your identity before processing requests.

Authorized Agents:
You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. Agent must provide proof of authorization.

Response Time: 45 days (may extend to 90 days)

Categories of Personal Information We “Sell” or “Share”:
– Identifiers (cookie IDs, device IDs, IP address)
– Internet/network activity
– Geolocation data (approximate)

Third Parties We “Share” With:
– Affiliate networks (Impact.com, PartnerStack)
– Data analytics (Google Analytics)
– Affiliate merchants

10.4 Canada (PIPEDA)

Your Rights:

  1. Right to Access: Request access to personal information we hold
  2. Right to Correction: Request correction of errors
  3. Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for cookie use
  4. Right to Complain: File complaint with Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Provincial Laws:
– Quebec: Additional rights under Law 25
– British Columbia & Alberta: Provincial privacy laws may apply

Contact:
– Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
– Website: https://www.priv.gc.ca
– File Complaint: https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/report-a-concern/

10.5 Australia (Privacy Act 1988)

Your Rights:
– Right to access personal information
– Right to correct inaccurate information
– Right to complain to Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

Contact: https://www.oaic.gov.au

10.6 New Zealand (Privacy Act 2020)

Your Rights:
– Right to access personal information
– Right to correct inaccurate information
– Right to complain to Office of the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner

Contact: https://www.privacy.org.nz

10.7 Brazil (LGPD)

Your Rights:
– Similar to GDPR rights
– Right to complain to ANPD (National Data Protection Authority)

10.8 South Africa (POPIA)

Your Rights:
– Right to access and correction
– Right to object to processing
– Right to complain to Information Regulator

Contact:
– Email: [email protected]
– Complaints: [email protected]

10.9 Other Countries

If your country isn’t listed, you still have rights:
– Contact us with privacy concerns
– Manage cookies via browser settings
– Opt out of affiliate tracking
– Request data access or deletion (we’ll respond in good faith)

11. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

11.1 Age Restriction

SmartTrendsAI.com is NOT intended for children under 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly:
– Collect personal information from anyone under 18
– Target content to children
– Sell products to minors
– Create user accounts for minors

11.2 Parental Notice

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 18 has provided personal information to us:
– Contact us immediately at: [email protected]
– We will investigate and delete the information promptly

11.3 COPPA Compliance (United States)

While our content is about AI tools (generally for adults), if we learn we’ve collected information from a child under 13:
– We will delete it immediately
– We will not require more information than necessary to delete it
– We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

12. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

SmartTrendsAI.com contains links to third-party websites, including:
– AI tool websites (ChatGPT, Claude, Jasper, Midjourney, etc.)
– Affiliate merchant sites
– Social media platforms
– Other resources and references

12.2 No Responsibility for Third Parties

Important: We are NOT responsible for:
– ❌ Privacy practices of third-party websites
– ❌ Content on external sites
– ❌ Security of third-party services
– ❌ How merchants handle your data after you click our links
– ❌ Products or services purchased from third parties

12.3 Review Third-Party Privacy Policies

Before providing personal information to any third-party website:
– ✅ Read their privacy policy
– ✅ Understand their data practices
– ✅ Check their security measures
– ✅ Review their terms and conditions

Links ≠ Endorsement:
Linking to a website does not imply endorsement of their privacy practices.

13. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

13.1 Current Status

At this time, SmartTrendsAI.com does NOT respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals.

Reason: There is no uniform industry standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals.

13.2 Global Privacy Control (GPC)

We DO recognize and honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals for California and other applicable state residents:
– GPC is a newer privacy signal
– Automatically opts you out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information
– Disables affiliate tracking cookies when detected

How to Enable GPC:
– Use browsers that support GPC (Brave, Firefox with extension, etc.)
– Install GPC browser extension: https://globalprivacycontrol.org/

13.3 Alternative Opt-Out Methods

Instead of relying on DNT, you can:
– Use our cookie banner to opt out
– Block cookies in browser settings
– Use privacy-focused browsers (Brave, Firefox, DuckDuckGo)
– Install privacy extensions (Privacy Badger, uBlock Origin)

14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

14.1 Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
– Changes in our practices
– New affiliate partnerships
– Legal or regulatory requirements
– Feedback from users
– New features or services

14.2 Notification of Changes

When we make changes:
– We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top
– For material changes affecting your rights, we may:
– Display a prominent notice on our website
– Request re-consent via cookie banner
– Send notification (if we have your email)

14.3 Your Responsibility

Please review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Continued use of SmartTrendsAI.com after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

14.4 Version History

  • Version 2.0 – January 1, 2026: Added comprehensive affiliate marketing disclosure, updated for new privacy laws
  • Version 1.0 – May 2, 2025: Initial privacy policy

15. CONTACT US

15.1 Privacy Inquiries

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: “Privacy Inquiry” or “Privacy Request”
Website: https://smarttrendsai.com
Location: Czech Republic (Czechia)

15.2 Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your privacy rights (access, deletion, opt-out, etc.):

Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: “Privacy Rights Request”
Include:
– Your full name
– Email address
– Description of your request
– Proof of identity (if required for verification)

Response Time:
– GDPR requests: Within 30 days (may extend to 60 days)
– CCPA requests: Within 45 days (may extend to 90 days)
– Other requests: Within 30 days

15.3 Data Protection Officer

We do not currently have a dedicated Data Protection Officer (DPO) as we are not required to appoint one under GDPR Article 37. Privacy inquiries are handled by our team at the email address above.

15.4 Supervisory Authorities

If you believe we have violated your privacy rights, you may file a complaint with:

EU Residents:
– Your national Data Protection Authority
– Find yours: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en

UK Residents:
– Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
– https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/

California Residents:
– California Attorney General – Privacy Enforcement
– https://oag.ca.gov/contact/consumer-complaint-against-business-or-company

Canadian Residents:
– Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
– https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/report-a-concern/

Other Regions:
– Contact your local privacy or consumer protection authority

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

What We Do:
– Provide information about AI tools and trends
– Use analytics to improve website experience
– Participate in affiliate marketing (earn commissions on referred purchases)
– Protect your privacy and provide transparent disclosures

Cookies We Use:
– Strictly necessary (essential, can’t disable)
– Analytics (Google Analytics, opt-out available)
– Affiliate tracking (Impact.com, PartnerStack, opt-out available)

Your Rights:
– Access your data
– Request deletion
– Opt out of affiliate tracking
– Object to processing
– File complaints with authorities

Affiliate Transparency:
– We earn commissions when you purchase via our links
– You pay the same price whether you use our link or not
– Affiliate relationships don’t influence our honest reviews
– You can opt out of tracking while still using our site

Contact:
– Email: [email protected]
– For privacy requests, use subject: “Privacy Request”
– We respond within 30-45 days

Last Updated: January 1, 2026
Effective Date: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy complies with GDPR (EU/UK), CCPA/CPRA (California), VCDPA (Virginia), CPA (Colorado), CTDPA (Connecticut), PIPEDA (Canada), and other international privacy laws. It covers all data collection on SmartTrendsAI.com including affiliate marketing tracking through Impact.com, PartnerStack, and merchant affiliate programs.