Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
Smarter Hacks (smarterhacks.com) is operated by Smarter Hacks LLC, a Georgia limited liability company ("Smarter Hacks," "we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our site, subscribe to our list, purchase a product, or work with us, and how we use, share, and protect that information.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in a few different ways:
- Information you give us directly — your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or download a free resource, and your name, email, and billing details when you purchase a book, workbook, digital product, or consulting service.
- Information collected automatically — standard technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and referral source, collected through analytics tools when you browse our site.
- Information from third parties — if you purchase through a platform such as Amazon KDP or Gumroad, that platform shares limited order information with us (such as confirmation that a purchase was made) so we can deliver the product or grant access.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send the newsletter, product updates, and content you signed up for
- Deliver digital products, workbooks, and toolkit files you've purchased
- Respond to questions and provide consulting services you've engaged us for
- Improve our site, content, and offers based on how visitors actually use them
- Meet our legal and tax obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
4. Email Marketing
When you subscribe to our newsletter or opt in to receive a free resource, your email address is stored and managed through Kit (formerly ConvertKit), our email service provider. We use a double opt-in process: you'll receive a confirmation email and must click to confirm before you're added to our list. Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link, and you can opt out at any time.
5. Affiliate Links and Advertising
Some links on this site are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. This does not affect the personal information we collect from you directly — it's a relationship between us and the merchant, not a transfer of your data. See our Affiliate Disclosure for more detail.
6. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use our site and to improve the experience over time. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not work as intended if you do.
7. How We Share Information
We share information only with the service providers that help us run Smarter Hacks — for example, our email platform (Kit), payment processors (such as Stripe or Gumroad), and hosting provider (WordPress.com). These providers are only permitted to use your information to perform the services we've hired them for. We do not share your information with unrelated third parties for their own marketing purposes.
8. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as needed to provide our services, comply with legal and tax obligations, and maintain accurate business records. If you unsubscribe from our email list, your contact information remains in our email platform in an unsubscribed state so we don't accidentally re-add you, but you will not receive further marketing emails.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you, or to object to certain uses of it. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at mark@smarterhacks.com.
10. Children's Privacy
Smarter Hacks is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at mark@smarterhacks.com so we can remove it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We'll update the effective date at the top of this page when we do. Continued use of the site after changes take effect means you accept the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at mark@smarterhacks.com.