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Updated November 2026
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Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 3, 2026

This policy explains what information SmartFinds (“we”, “us”) collects when you visit this website, how we use it and the choices you have.

Information we collect

  • Contact form: your name, email address and message, so we can reply.
  • Newsletter: your email address, so we can send our weekly email. You can unsubscribe at any time.
  • Usage data: pages visited, device and browser type and approximate location, collected through cookies and analytics tools if you allow them.
  • Server logs: your IP address and browser details, kept for security and to prevent abuse.

Affiliate links

Many links on SmartFinds are affiliate links. When you click one and buy something, the retailer (for example Amazon) may place a cookie on your device so the sale can be credited to us. Those cookies are set by the retailer and are covered by their privacy policies. We never see your payment or order details.

Cookies

We use necessary cookies to run the site and remember your cookie choice. With your consent we may also use analytics cookies to understand which pages are useful. You can change your choice at any time using Cookie settings, or by clearing cookies in your browser.

How we use your information

  • To reply to your messages and send the newsletter you asked for.
  • To improve our reviews and keep the site secure.
  • To meet legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information.

Who we share it with

Trusted service providers that help us run the site, such as our hosting company, email delivery service and analytics provider. They may only use your data to provide their service to us.

How long we keep it

Contact messages are kept for up to 24 months. Newsletter subscribers are kept until they unsubscribe. Server logs are deleted after 90 days.

Your rights

Depending on where you live (for example under the GDPR or the CCPA), you can ask to access, correct, download or delete your personal information, and to object to some processing. Contact us using the details below and we will respond within 30 days.

Children

SmartFinds reviews products for parents. The site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their information.

Changes and contact

We may update this policy and will change the date above when we do. Questions? Use our contact form or email hello@smartfinds.example.