Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to SmartPrompts.me ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website smartprompts.me (the "Site") and use our prompt optimization service (the "Service").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Site and Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us:

• Contact Information: When you contact us via email or our contact form, we collect your name and email address
• Feedback: Any feedback, suggestions, or comments you provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information:

• Analytics Data: Via Google Analytics, including pages visited, time spent, browser type, device type, and general location (city/country level)
• Cookies: Small text files stored on your device for analytics and advertising purposes
• IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address for security and analytics

2.3 What We DON'T Collect

Important: We do not store:

• The prompts you generate using our tool
• The content you enter into our form fields
• Your browsing history outside our Site
• Personal identification documents
• Financial information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our prompt optimization service
• Improvement: To understand how users interact with our Site and improve user experience
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send important updates
• Analytics: To analyze trends and optimize our service
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Security: To protect against fraudulent or illegal activity

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant ads (Google AdSense)

4.2 Your Cookie Choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site. Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze Site usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our Site. This data is processed by Google in accordance with their privacy policy.

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

5.2 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Learn more: Google Advertising Privacy

6. Data Security

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

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure hosting infrastructure (Vercel)
• Regular security audits
• Limited access to personal data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics' default retention settings (14 months). You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 GDPR Rights (European Union)

If you are in the EU/EEA, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restriction: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

8.2 CCPA Rights (California)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Say no to the sale of personal information
• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights

8.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@smartprompts.me
• We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at privacy@smartprompts.me, and we will delete it.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the Netherlands (where our company is based) and the United States (where some of our service providers are located). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@smartprompts.me
• General Contact: contact@smartprompts.me
• Website: Contact Form