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Smart Student Privacy Policy

Effective date: March 2025

Privacy Introduction

Smart Student values your privacy. Our Privacy Policy, which complies with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), CPRA (California Privacy Rights Act), and CalOPPA (California Online Privacy Protection Act), governs how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Data Collection & Usage

  • We collect only the necessary personal information required to provide our services.
  • We use an email marketing platform, ConvertKit to send emails to users who opt-in to receive communication.

Users may opt-in or opt-out of our email list at any time.

Children’s Privacy

Smart Student does not knowingly collect or store personal information from children under 13 years old. If we discover any such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

Email Marketing & User Consent

  • By subscribing to our email list, you consent to receive emails, including promotions, updates, and educational resources.
  • You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Payments & Transactions

  • We process payments securely through PayPal and Stripe.
  • All transactions are subject to the terms and policies of these third-party payment processors. We do not store payment details on our servers.

GDPR Compliance (For Users in the EU)

  • Right to Access: You may request copies of your personal data.
  • Right to Correction: You may update or correct inaccuracies in your data.
  • Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You may request limitations on data processing.
  • Right to Object: You may opt out of direct marketing at any time.

To exercise these rights, email 📧 [email protected]

Security of Website & Payment Information

We take industry-standard precautions to protect user data:

  • Encrypted transactions via SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology.
  • Secure payment processing through PayPal and Stripe.
  • Restricted internal access to user data.

While we take every precaution, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Users are responsible for safeguarding their account credentials.

Third-Party Services & Links

Our website may contain links to third-party services, including email platforms and payment providers. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or terms.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of California, United States.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns about Privacy Policy, contact us at:
📧 [email protected]

đź“Ť 31878 Del Obispo St., STE 118108, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675

Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help improve your browsing experience by remembering preferences, analyzing website traffic, and providing personalized content.

How We Use Cookies

Smart Student uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies – Required for core website functionality, such as login sessions, security, and shopping cart features (if applicable).
  • Performance Cookies – Help us analyze website traffic, improve website performance, and track user behavior anonymously.

Marketing & Advertising Cookies – Used to provide personalized ads and measure marketing effectiveness, including tracking interactions with our email campaigns and social media ads.

Third-Party Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We work with third-party services that use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve website functionality and marketing efforts. These include:

  • ConvertKit – Tracks email engagement (e.g., opens and clicks) when you subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Facebook Pixel – Allows us to measure ad performance, retarget users, and optimize marketing campaigns.
  • Google Analytics – Collects anonymous data about user behavior, helping us improve website performance.

YouTube & Instagram – Embedded videos and social media integrations may track user interactions through their own cookies.

Tracking Technologies (Web Beacons, Pixels, & Tags)

In addition to cookies, we use tracking technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and tags:

  • Web Beacons (Tracking Pixels) – Small, transparent images embedded in emails and web pages that help track user engagement.
  • Tags & Scripts – Used to collect visitor analytics and improve website functionality.

These tracking tools help us analyze how users interact with our website, measure ad performance, and enhance user experience.

Managing Your Preferences

Users can manage cookie settings through:

  • Browser Settings – You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings.
  • Cookie Consent Banner – When visiting our site, you may opt in or opt out of non-essential cookies based on your preferences.

Ad Preference Centers – Platforms like Facebook and Google provide options to adjust ad preferences and tracking settings.

Your Privacy Rights

Users in the EU (GDPR), California (CCPA/CPRA), and other applicable regions have the right to:

  • Request information on how their data is used.
  • Opt out of marketing cookies and tracking.

Request deletion of collected personal data.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns about Cookie Policy, contact us at:
📧 [email protected]

đź“Ť 31878 Del Obispo St., STE 118108, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675

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