Privacy Policy

Smutes (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “Company”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Estonian data protection laws.

1. What Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly and information collected automatically:

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Create and manage your account
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Respond to your inquiries and feedback
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages you visit
• How long you spend on pages
• Links you click
• Your approximate geographic location
• Your device and browser information

This data is used only for analytical purposes. Google Analytics operates independently and has its own privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Data Protection & Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze usage patterns.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic functionality
• Analytics cookies: Google Analytics (for usage analytics only)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the website.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: You can request a copy of your personal data we hold.
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate information.
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data (the “right to be forgotten”), subject to certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request we limit how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@smutes.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you request deletion of your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain it.

8. Children's Privacy

Smutes is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from someone under 18, we will delete it immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in Estonia and other countries where our systems are located. By using Smutes, you consent to the transfer of your information outside your country of residence.

11. No Behavioral Tracking for Advertising

Smutes does not track your behavior for the purpose of displaying targeted advertisements. We do not share your data with advertising networks or use it for behavioral targeting. The only tracking we perform is through Google Analytics for analytical purposes only.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of Smutes constitutes acceptance of any changes.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: