Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 8, 2026. This Privacy Policy explains how Smart Machine Daily ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you access our website at smartmachinedaily.info, engage with our content, or submit forms. This policy is designed to meet transparency expectations commonly applied across Google, Meta/Facebook, Taboola, and native advertising ecosystems.
1. Data We Collect
User-provided data: name, email address, message content, and consent confirmation submitted through contact forms.
Automatically collected data: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, general geographic location, referring URL, page views, session duration, scroll depth, and interaction events.
Advertising and analytics identifiers: cookie IDs, pixel event data, ad interaction and conversion data, and campaign performance metrics collected by approved ad-tech and analytics partners.
2. Why We Process Data
- Operate, secure, and improve the website and prevent abuse or fraudulent activity.
- Respond to contact form inquiries and support requests.
- Measure site performance and content engagement quality.
- Support advertising measurement, contextual targeting, and interest-based content delivery where applicable and consented.
- Meet legal, compliance, and audit obligations.
3. Legal Bases for Processing
Where applicable under GDPR or equivalent frameworks, processing is based on: (a) your consent where required; (b) our legitimate interest in operating and improving the site; (c) contractual necessity for form submissions; and (d) compliance with legal obligations. You may withdraw consent for non-essential processing through cookie banner preferences and browser controls at any time.
4. Third-Party Providers and Data Sharing
We may work with hosting, analytics, security, and advertising technology providers. This may include services associated with Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta/Facebook Pixel, Taboola, and similar platforms. These providers may process data under their own privacy policies and contractual arrangements with us. We do not sell personal information for direct monetary payment. We may share aggregated, de-identified data with partners for analytics purposes.
5. International Data Transfers
Our service providers may operate outside your country of residence. Where personal data is transferred internationally, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions as required by applicable law.
6. Retention and Security
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including legal, operational, security, and dispute-resolution requirements. Security measures include access controls, encryption in transit (HTTPS), and operational monitoring. No system is completely secure; we take reasonable precautions to protect data in our control.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: request correction of inaccurate data.
- Deletion: request erasure of your data where no longer necessary.
- Portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Restriction/Objection: object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances.
EEA and UK users may rely on GDPR rights. California residents may have rights under CCPA/CPRA including rights to know, delete, correct, and opt out of certain data-sharing contexts.
8. Children's Privacy
Smart Machine Daily is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
9. Privacy Requests
To exercise your rights or submit a privacy inquiry:
Privacy requests: privacy@smartmachinedaily.info
Legal and compliance requests: compliance@smartmachinedaily.info
See also Cookies Policy and Terms & Conditions.