Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 15, 2025
CraftSmartly (“Website,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), found at https://www.craftsmartly.com, is governed by the following privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you about what personal information we may collect and how it may be used. This statement applies only to this Website.
1. Information We Collect and How It Is Used
Information You Voluntarily Submit to the Website
We may collect personal information such as your name and email address. For example, you may voluntarily submit information to the Website by:
- Subscribing to our newsletter or downloading a freebie
- Leaving a comment on a blog post
- Filling out a contact form
Information We Collect from Others
We may receive information about you from third-party services, such as affiliate networks or analytics platforms.
Automatically-Collected Information
We automatically collect certain data when you visit the Website, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages you viewed and links you clicked
- Referring website and time/date of access
This helps us understand how visitors use the Website so we can improve your experience.
Cookies
We use cookies (small files stored in your browser) to:
- Personalize your experience
- Track affiliate link clicks and purchases
- Analyze traffic through tools like Google Analytics
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the Website may not function properly.
2. How We May Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Operate and maintain the Website
- Send you newsletters, freebies, and promotional emails (you may opt-out at any time)
- Respond to your inquiries or comments
- Track and measure advertising or affiliate performance
- Protect against unauthorized or illegal activity
3. Third-Party Use of Personal Information
We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly authorize us to share it.
We currently use the following third-party service providers:
- Google Analytics – Tracks Website usage and visitor behavior.
- ConvertKit (or MailerLite if used) – Delivers email updates and freebies.
- Affiliate Networks (Amazon Associates, CJ Affiliate, Awin, etc.) – Track purchases made through our affiliate links.
Each of these third parties has its own privacy policy governing its use of your information.
Except when required by law, we will not sell, distribute, or reveal your personal information without your consent.
4. Affiliate Disclosure
CraftSmartly participates in affiliate marketing programs, including Amazon Associates, which means we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through our affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. Affiliate networks may use cookies to track your purchases for commission purposes.
5. Newsletters
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your name and email address will be stored by our email marketing provider (ConvertKit or MailerLite). Emails may include tracking pixels that let us see if you opened the email and clicked any links.
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
If you are in the EU, UK, or California, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw your consent to receive marketing emails
- Opt-out of cookie tracking (via your browser settings)
To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@craftsmartly.com
7. Sensitive Information
Please do not submit sensitive personal information to the Website (such as social security numbers, health data, or political opinions).
8. Children’s Privacy
The Website does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such data, contact us immediately and we will remove it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
