Currently Effective | Last Revised: April 9, 2026
INTRODUCTION
This Privacy Policy applies to Smartnery (hereinafter referred to as "this Platform," website:https://smartnery.com). We are a content platform dedicated to AI tool reviews, committed to providing students, small business owners, and senior users with objective, practical AI tool evaluations, usage tutorials, comparison analyses, and recommendation services.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to information collected by third-party service providers authorized by us, nor does it apply to information we collect through other means (such as telephone, mail, or offline), unless otherwise stated or required by law.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Information You Provide Directly
Account Information: Registration email, username, and password (stored with encryption).
Profile Information: Optional age range, occupation type (student/small business owner/other), and areas of interest, used for personalized recommendations.
Community Interactions: Comments, review shares, questions, and uploaded images or screenshots.
Feedback and Inquiries: Questions and suggestions submitted through contact forms or email.
Information Collected Automatically
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.
Usage Data: Pages visited, review articles clicked, time spent on site, and search keywords.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: Used to maintain login status, remember preferences, and analyze website traffic.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
Deliver Core Services: Display AI tool review content, maintain user accounts, and send subscription updates.
Personalized Recommendations: Recommend relevant AI tools based on your user type (student/small business owner/senior user).
Community Operations: Display your public comments and shares to facilitate user interaction.
Service Improvement: Analyze usage data to optimize review content and website experience.
Security Protection: Detect unusual logins, prevent fraud and abuse.
Compliance Obligations: Respond to legal requirements, handle complaints and disputes.
NON-PERSONAL INFORMATION AND PUBLIC CONTENT
We protect the privacy of our service visitors by limiting the collection of personal information. Unless we obtain your explicit consent, we will not publicly disclose or share your personal information with authorized third-party vendors or service providers.
Public Content Notice: Comments, review experiences, and AI tool usage insights you post in our community sections will be publicly displayed. Please do not share sensitive personal information in such content, such as real name, phone number, address, or ID number.
We will only disclose your information when required by laws and regulations, pursuant to a court order, or when necessary to protect our legitimate rights and interests.
AFFILIATE MARKETING AND THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Affiliate Links
This website contains affiliate links directing to AI tool official websites, app stores (App Store/Google Play), and related e-commerce platforms. Upon clicking these links, you will leave this Platform and be redirected to a third-party platform.
Affiliate links may contain tracking codes used to record the referral source so that we may earn a commission. This process does not involve sharing your personal account information with merchants.
Independent Third-Party Privacy
These third-party websites maintain entirely independent privacy policies. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We recommend that you carefully review their policies before visiting them.
Special Notice on AI Tool Usage
The AI tools we review (such as ChatGPT, Midjourney, Notion AI, etc.) may have their own data processing policies. Some AI tools may use your input content to train their models. Different tools may have varying data storage locations and security standards. We strongly recommend that you carefully read the privacy policy and terms of service of any AI tool before using it.
DATA SECURITY
We implement the following technical and administrative measures to safeguard your personal information:
Transmission Encryption: The entire website utilizes HTTPS protocol, and sensitive data transmissions are secured using SSL/TLS encryption.
Password Security: Passwords are stored using bcrypt strong hashing algorithms rather than being saved in plain text.
Access Control: We strictly limit employee access to user data, granting access only to personnel for whom such access is necessary to perform their duties.
Regular Audits: We regularly review our security practices and the compliance status of our third-party service providers.
Data Backups: We regularly back up data to prevent accidental loss.
Important Notice: Although we strive to ensure data security, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be absolutely secure. We recommend that you use strong passwords (containing uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols), update them regularly, and avoid using the same password across multiple websites.
If you suspect that the security of your account has been compromised, or if you discover any unauthorized activity, please notify us immediately by emailing [email protected].
COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Necessary Cookies: Used to maintain login status and remember language preferences. These cookies cannot be disabled, as the website cannot function properly without them.
Analytics Cookies: Used to analyze website traffic through Google Analytics. You may disable these through your browser settings or our Cookie Manager.
Functional Cookies: Used to remember your reading history and favorites. You may manage these in your account settings.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings, or use the "Cookie Settings" at the bottom of our website for granular control.
YOUR RIGHTS
Subject to applicable laws and regulations, you may possess the following rights:
Right to Access: Obtain a copy of your personal information that we hold.
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal information.
Right to Erasure: Delete your personal information (subject to specific exceptions).
Right to Restriction: Restrict certain data processing activities.
Right to Object: Object to specific types of data processing (such as direct marketing).
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent previously given (where applicable).
Right to Data Portability: Obtain your data in a structured format and transfer it to another service.
How to Exercise: Please send an email to [email protected] with the subject line "Privacy Rights Request." We will respond within 45 days.
DATA RETENTION PERIODS
Account Information: Retained for the duration of the account's existence, and for two years following account closure, or until you explicitly request deletion.
Community Content (Comments, Shares): Retained until you actively delete them or close your account. We recommend that you regularly back up any important content you share.
Server Logs: Retained for twelve months, used for security analysis and troubleshooting.
Marketing Email Records: Retained for six months following your unsubscription, for compliance purposes.
Customer Service Communication Records: Retained for twenty-four months, used for service quality improvement and dispute resolution.
INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Our servers are located in the United States. If your information is transferred to a location outside of your country or region, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented in compliance with applicable data protection laws (such as EU GDPR Standard Contractual Clauses).
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY AND YOUTH PROTECTION
Our services are not directed at children under the age of 13.
Users aged 13-18 should use this Platform under the guidance of a parent or guardian, and ensure that they obtain parental consent before registering an account.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information as soon as possible.
PRIVACY PROTECTION FOR SPECIFIC USER GROUPS
For Student Users
We understand that you may be concerned about learning costs and data privacy. We do not sell your learning data or review preferences to educational institutions or training platforms. You may choose anonymous browsing mode to read most review content without registration.
For Small Business Owner Users
Information you provide in review requests regarding business size and industry type is used solely to recommend suitable AI tools. We do not share this information with third parties for B2B marketing purposes. For bulk purchase inquiries, we will only refer you to relevant suppliers with your explicit consent.
For Senior Users (Ages 60 and Above)
Simplified Language: We use clear, easy-to-understand language to explain our privacy practices, avoiding excessive technical terminology.
Human Support: If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may obtain assistance from our human customer service team via email or telephone.
Anti-Fraud Reminder: We will never ask for your password or banking information in emails. If you receive suspicious emails, please contact [email protected] directly to verify.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS' PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a resident of California, you possess the following additional rights:
Right to Know: Understand the categories of personal information we collect, the sources, purposes, and parties with whom it is shared.
Right to Deletion: Request that we delete personal information we have collected from you (subject to specific exceptions).
Right to Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we currently do not sell personal information).
Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercising your privacy rights will not result in different levels or quality of service, or different prices or rates.
How to Exercise: Send an email to [email protected] with the subject line "CCPA Rights Request." We must respond within forty-five days; this period may be extended by an additional forty-five days if necessary, provided we notify you in advance.
POLICY CHANGES
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws or services. Material changes (such as changes to the purposes of data use) will be communicated to you via a notice on our website or via email. The revised Privacy Policy will be posted on this page, and the "Last Revised" date will be updated accordingly. Your continued use of this website constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the following method:
Email: [email protected]