Privacy Policy

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information from you:

• First name and last name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
• Gmail account information (name and email, when signing in with Google)
• Payment information (processed securely by Stripe; we do not store full card data)
• Analytics and usage data via cookies and third-party tools (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Google Tag Manager, etc.)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Process payments via Stripe
• Communicate with you (transactional, marketing, or support emails)
• Personalize your experience and improve usability
• Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud
• Analyze website performance and usage patterns

You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze website usage and improve functionality. We use tools such as Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Google Tag Manager.

5. Payment Processing

Payments are processed by Stripe. Stripe handles payment information according to its own privacy policy. We do not store or have access to your complete payment details.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights:

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@smarthires.ai.

8. CCPA / CPRA Rights (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the CPRA), California residents may request disclosure of the categories of personal information we collect, request deletion of personal information, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal data. To submit a request, email support@smarthires.ai.

9. CalOPPA Compliance

We comply with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA). Users may visit our site anonymously. A link to this Privacy Policy is available in the footer of the homepage and includes the word "Privacy." We will notify users of any material changes to this policy on this page.

10. Facebook Fan Page

We maintain a Facebook page. Interactions with our Facebook page are subject to Facebook’s privacy practices in addition to this Policy.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us immediately at support@smarthires.ai.

12. Data Security

We use SSL encryption and secure servers to protect personal data. However, no transmission or storage system is 100% secure.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

14. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: support@smarthires.ai