Effective Date: 4 January 2024Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how it is used, and the measures we take to ensure its protection.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our website.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

1. We may collect personal information, including but not limited to:
   • Name
   • Email address
   • Contact information
   • Location data
   • IP address
   • Device information
   • Log data

Non-Personal Information

1. We may also collect non-personal information, such as browser type, operating system, and aggregate user statistics.

How We Use Your Information

1. We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
   1. To provide and maintain our services
   2. To personalize your experience on our website
   3. To send periodic emails regarding updates, promotions, and other relevant information
   4. To improve our website and services
   5. To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

1. We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can modify your browser settings to disable cookies, but please note that this may affect your ability to access certain features on our site.

Third-Party Links

1. Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Data Security

1. We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Account Removal

1. You may request the deletion of your account and associated data at any time by sending an email to dpo@thesmartlocal.com. Upon receiving such a request, we will permanently delete the account and any personal information associated with it from our systems, unless retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes. Please note that certain data may remain in backup copies for a limited period of time after deletion for data integrity and security purposes.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

1. We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at [Your Contact Information].

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.