Privacy Policy


Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 25, 2026

The Smart Digest (“The Smart Digest,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website:
https://www.thesmartdigest.online

We respect the privacy of our visitors and are committed to explaining clearly how information may be collected, used, stored and shared when you visit or interact with our website.

This Privacy Policy describes our general privacy practices relating to The Smart Digest.

By using our website, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy. Where applicable law requires consent for cookies, advertising or processing of personal information, we will seek or rely upon the appropriate lawful basis or consent mechanism.

1. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you interact with The Smart Digest, we may receive or process information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Approximate geographic information derived from technical data
- Pages viewed
- Date and time of visits
- Referring website
- Search or navigation information
- General website usage information
- Cookie identifiers and similar technologies
- Information voluntarily submitted through email or other contact methods

We do not intentionally request sensitive personal information from ordinary visitors unless it is reasonably necessary for a specific communication or service.

2. Information You Voluntarily Provide

If you contact us by email, we may receive information such as your name, email address, message contents and any other information you voluntarily provide. We use such information to respond to your communication, investigate questions, address copyright concerns, handle privacy requests and provide appropriate assistance.

We do not intentionally request payment-card information through the ordinary contact email address of The Smart Digest.

3. Log Files

Like many websites, The Smart Digest may use standard log files or receive technical information through hosting, security, analytics or advertising services.

Log information may include IP addresses, browser information, Internet service provider information, referring and exit pages, date and time of visits, click or navigation information, general device information, and number of clicks or page interactions. This information is used for website security, troubleshooting, analytics, understanding traffic patterns, preventing abuse and improving website performance.

4. Cookies and Web Beacons

The Smart Digest may use cookies, pixels, web beacons, local storage and similar technologies.

Cookies are small data files stored by a browser that can help a website remember preferences, understand website usage and support advertising or analytics functionality. Depending on the services enabled, cookies may be used for essential functionality, security, analytics, traffic measurement, frequency management, and personalized or non-personalized advertising.

5. Google Advertising and DoubleClick Technologies

The Smart Digest may use Google advertising products, including Google AdSense, Google Ad Manager, Google Ad Exchange (AdX), or advertising technology supplied through an MCM relationship, where applicable.

Google and its advertising partners may use cookies, advertising identifiers, web beacons, IP addresses or similar technologies in connection with advertising delivery, measurement, fraud prevention and related services. Google explains that its advertising systems may use cookies associated with domains such as doubleclick.net and Google domains.

6. Google AdX, MCM and Third-Party Advertising Partners

The Smart Digest may work with third-party advertising providers or technology partners. These may include:
- Google AdSense
- Google Ad Exchange (AdX)
- Google MCM partners
- Adsterra
- Monetag
- Other programmatic demand partners, exchanges, or mediation platforms

Third-party advertising providers may use cookies, pixels, local storage, IP addresses, and device identifiers to deliver, measure, secure or personalize advertising, subject to their own policies and applicable consent requirements.

7. Advertising Personalization and Consent

Advertising may be personalized or non-personalized depending on applicable law, user choices, advertising configuration and consent status. For visitors in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and Switzerland, applicable consent requirements apply to cookies, local storage and personalized advertising. Where required, The Smart Digest intends to use an appropriate consent-management mechanism.

8. Analytics

We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the website. Analytics information may include page views, approximate location, device information, referral sources, browser type, visit duration and interaction data. This data helps us optimize editorial content and technical performance.

9. Third-Party Privacy Policies and Opt-Outs

This Privacy Policy does not control the privacy practices of independent third parties. Visitors may review industry resources for managing interest-based advertising preferences:
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://www.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance: https://www.aboutads.info

10. GDPR — European Privacy Rights

If the GDPR applies to you, you have specific statutory rights:
- Right of Access to your personal data
- Right to Rectification of inaccurate information
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)
- Right to Restriction of processing
- Right to Object to processing
- Right to Data Portability
- Right to Withdraw Consent at any time

To exercise any privacy right, contact:[abhay7002singh@gmail.com]

11. California Privacy Rights — CCPA/CPRA

California residents have rights including the Right to Know, Right to Delete, Right to Correct, and the Right to Opt-Out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. California requests can be sent to [abhay7002singh@gmail.com] with the subject line "California Privacy Request".

12. Children's Information — COPPA

The Smart Digest is directed toward a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information to us, please notify us immediately at [abhay7002singh@gmail.com] and we will delete it promptly.

13. Security and External Links

We employ reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard data. Our website may contain links to external third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

14. Privacy Contact

For questions regarding this policy or data practices, contact:
The Smart Digest
Email: [abhay7002singh@gmail.com]
Website: https://www.thesmartdigest.online



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