At Smart Cartao, accessible from https://smartcartao.com/, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the ways in which we gather, utilize, share, and safeguard your personal data during your interactions with our website. By using our website you agree to the terms and data handling practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
We are committed to being transparent, secure, and respectful with your data, especially in compliance with policies required by services like Google AdSense and applicable privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and others.
Information We Collect
We collect both personally identifiable information (PII) and non-personal data in the following ways:
a. Personal Information
When you:
Subscribe to our newsletter
Fill out a form
Contact us
Participate in surveys or promotions
We may collect:
Name
Email address
Phone number (optional)
Any additional information you choose to provide
b. Non-Personal Information
Automatically collected when you use our website:
Browser type and version
Operating system
IP address
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referring/exit pages
Clickstream behavior
Use of Information
The information we collect is used to:
Operate, manage, and improve our website
Provide content that’s relevant to your interests
Respond to your inquiries and support needs
Deliver newsletters and promotional messages exclusively to users who have actively chosen to receive them.
Analyze traffic and user behavior
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Ensure compliance with legal requirements and policies
Google AdSense and Advertising Cookies
Smart Cartao uses Google AdSense to serve advertisements. As a third-party vendor, Google uses cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites.
a. Google’s Use of Advertising Cookies
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
If you wish to opt out of personalized advertising please visit the link below:
Ads Settings
As another option, you may choose to disable personalized ads from third-party vendors by visiting the following link. www.aboutads.info
b. Third-Party Advertisers
Other third-party advertisers may also use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to serve ads on our site. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more details.
Cookies and Web Beacons
We use cookies and similar tracking tools to:
Understand and save your preferences for future visits
Collect aggregate data about site traffic and interaction
Serve relevant ads (in partnership with Google and others)
You have the option to turn off cookies at any time by adjusting your browser’s settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or lease your personal data to any third parties under any circumstances. However, we may disclose your data under the following specific circumstances:
With trusted service providers who help operate the website (e.g., email marketing, analytics tools)
To comply with laws, legal processes, or law enforcement
During a merger, acquisition, or business transfer (you will be notified)
All partners and vendors are required to handle your data securely and only for the intended purpose.
Data Security
We use appropriate administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. These include:
HTTPS encryption
Firewalls and malware scanning
Limited data access to authorized personnel
Regular site security audits
Although we implement industry-standard measures to safeguard your data, it’s important to understand that no internet transmission is entirely risk-free.
Your Privacy Rights
Your rights regarding personal data may vary based on your geographic location and local privacy laws, and may include the ability to:
Access, update, or delete your personal data
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to or restrict certain data uses
Request a copy of your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
[email protected]
We will respond within a reasonable timeframe in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we’ve gathered this type of information, we will take swift action to erase it without delay.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. Once you leave our site, we are no longer responsible for the content or practices of those third-party sites. We advise reviewing their privacy policies thoroughly before disclosing any of your personal details.
International Users
If you are accessing our website from outside the country where our servers are located, please be aware that your information may be transferred, stored, or processed in a country with different data protection laws. By using our site, you consent to any such transfer.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you’d like to make a request regarding your data, you can reach out to us.
