Last Updated: January 1, 2025
SmartStart University ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and purchase our digital products.
When you make a purchase, we collect:
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
We use the information we collect to:
All payment information is processed securely by third-party payment processors. We do not store complete credit card information on our servers. Payment processors are PCI-DSS compliant and maintain strict security standards.
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
We do NOT:
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
When you purchase a product, you will receive:
We will not send you marketing emails unless you explicitly opt-in to receive them.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
Purchase records are typically retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes.
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. Note: We do not sell personal information.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information based on:
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us through the contact information provided on our website.
Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to protecting your personal information and using it only as described in this Privacy Policy. We do not sell your data to third parties.