Effective Date: 21/07/2025
Last Updated: 12/072025
At Smartly Livings Review (“we”, “our”, or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you may share with us while browsing our website https://smartlylivings.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information, especially in the context of affiliate marketing through Amazon.
1. 📌 Who We Are
We are a product review and recommendation platform that helps users make smarter buying decisions. We participate in the Amazon Associates Program, meaning some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click and buy something, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you.
This privacy policy applies only to data collected through our website and not to purchases made on Amazon or other third-party websites.
2. 📊 What Information We Collect
We don’t require you to register, log in, or provide sensitive information to use our site. However, like most websites, we may collect:
A. Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected):
- Your IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages you visited
- Time spent on the site
- Referral source (e.g. search engine, social media)
- Actions on the site (e.g. clicks, scrolls)
We use tools like Google Analytics and affiliate tracking cookies to gather this data.
B. Personal Information (Only if you share it):
- Name and email address (e.g., if you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter)
- Any messages or feedback you send via our contact form or email
3. 🍪 Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Understand how visitors use our site
- Monitor the performance of our content and comparison tools
- Track affiliate link clicks (e.g., through Amazon)
When you click on an Amazon affiliate link, a cookie is placed in your browser to track any purchases you make within a certain period — this is how we earn commission.
4. 🔗 Affiliate Links & Third-Party Sites
Our site contains affiliate links to Amazon and possibly other reputable vendors. Clicking on those links may take you to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for:
- The privacy practices of Amazon or any third-party site
- The content, security, or policies on those sites
We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any external website you visit from our pages.
5. ✉️ Email & Contact Information
If you contact us, we may use your information to:
- Respond to your inquiry
- Improve our website
- Send updates (if you opt-in to our email list)
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal email address with anyone.
6. 🧑💻 How We Use Your Information
We may use the data collected for:
- Website analytics and performance improvements
- Identifying popular content to create better product guides
- Monitoring affiliate performance (which links are clicked, what is purchased)
- Enhancing the user experience through personalized content
We use this data only internally and never for invasive or unethical tracking.
7. 🛡️ How We Protect Your Data
While we do not collect sensitive data, we take website security seriously. Our security measures include:
- HTTPS encryption (SSL)
- Regular software and plugin updates
- Secure admin access
- No storing of payment or credit card information
8. 👶 Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe your child has provided information without your consent, please contact us immediately.
9. 🔁 Updates to This Policy
We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.
10. 📬 Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out to us:
📧 Email: hello@smartlylivings.com
🌐 Website: https://smartlylivings.com/
11. ✅ Your Consent
By using our website, you consent to the terms in this Privacy Policy and agree to our use of cookies and affiliate tracking in accordance with this document.