This Privacy Policy explains how Smokers Insider (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses and shares information when you visit https://smokersinsider.com/ (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
Information you give us
If you contact us, subscribe to a newsletter or leave a comment, we may collect your name, email address and the content of your message.
Information collected automatically
When you browse the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type, device type and operating system
- Pages viewed, time spent and the page you arrived from
- Date and time of your visit
This information is gathered using cookies, server logs and similar technologies.
2. Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. On this Site they help us:
- Understand how visitors use the Site (analytics)
- Remember preferences
- Support advertising and affiliate tracking
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the Site may not work properly without them.
3. Third Parties We Work With
Amazon Associates Program
As a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, we use links that allow Amazon to set cookies to track referrals and qualifying purchases. Amazon is responsible for its own use of data. Please see Amazon’s Privacy Notice for details.
Analytics
We may use tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. These tools generally provide aggregated information that doesn’t identify you directly.
Advertising partners
We may work with advertising networks that use cookies to show ads based on your browsing activity across websites.
Service providers
We use hosting, email and technical providers who process information on our behalf.
4. How We Use Information
We use information to:
- Operate, maintain and improve the Site
- Understand which content is useful to visitors
- Respond to messages and requests
- Send newsletters, if you have subscribed
- Detect and prevent technical or security problems
- Meet legal obligations
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers that help us run the Site
- Affiliate partners, such as Amazon, for referral tracking
- Authorities, where required by law or to protect our legal rights
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, laws such as the EU GDPR or the California CCPA may give you the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Ask us to correct or delete it
- Object to or restrict certain uses of it
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (California residents)
To exercise these rights, contact us as described in Section 9.
7. Age Restriction and Children
This Site discusses outdoor cooking equipment and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has given us personal information, please contact us and we will deal with it promptly.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your information, please contact us through our Contact Us page.