Privacy Policy for AddToHomeKit

Overview

AddToHomeKit is operated by Smartcey LLC. We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

Key Point: Our website uses analytics to improve your experience. We use email for communications and marketing.

Information We Collect

Website (addtohomekit.com)

When you visit our website, we collect:

  • Usage Analytics: Page views, clicks, time spent, device type, browser type, operating system, referral source, and IP address
  • Email Addresses: Only if you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter or create an account
  • Contact Information: If you reach out directly (name, email, message content)

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our email list, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Subscription preferences
  • Email engagement (opens, clicks)

How We Collect This Data

Website Tracking

We use Google Tag Manager (GTM) on our website to track analytics. GTM allows us to understand:

  • Which guides are most helpful
  • How users navigate our site
  • Where visitors come from
  • Which devices/browsers people use

Google's privacy policy governs this data: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Email System

We use a custom email system to send newsletters and updates. We do not use third-party email providers.

Direct Communication

When you email us or fill out contact forms, we receive your submitted information.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected data only for these purposes:

  • Site Improvement: Understanding which guides work best, fixing broken links, improving navigation
  • Email Marketing: Sending newsletters, product updates, and relevant offers
  • Communication: Responding to support requests
  • Analytics: Measuring site performance and user behavior trends
  • Legal Compliance: Responding to legal requests or protecting against fraud

We do not:

  • Sell your data to third parties
  • Use your data for targeted advertising beyond our own email list
  • Share your data with advertisers or data brokers
  • Combine your website behavior with offline data for profiling

Third-Party Services

Google Tag Manager

GTM is embedded on our website to track analytics. Through GTM, Google may collect:

  • Cookies and tracking IDs
  • Usage data
  • Device information

Google's use of this data is governed by their privacy policy and terms. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

No Other Third-Party Data Processors

We do not use third-party email services, payment processors, or analytics platforms. Our email system is self-hosted.

Your Privacy Rights

GDPR Rights (EU/UK Users)

If you're located in the EU or UK, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Object: Opt out of certain data uses (e.g., marketing emails)

CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you're a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know: Understand what personal information we collect
  • Delete: Request deletion of your data
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of any data sharing (though we don't sell data)
  • Non-Discrimination: We won't discriminate for exercising these rights

How to Exercise Your Rights

Email us at smartcey@outlook.com with:

  • Your request (access, deletion, correction, etc.)
  • Any relevant details
  • Your location (for GDPR/CCPA applicability)

We will respond within 30 days.

Data Retention

  • Website Analytics: Retained for 12 months for trend analysis, then deleted
  • Email Subscribers: Retained for as long as you remain subscribed, deleted upon unsubscribe
  • Contact/Support Messages: Retained for 2 years for reference, then deleted
  • App Data: Not stored (app is local-only)

Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your data:

  • Email data is stored securely
  • We do not transmit sensitive data unnecessarily
  • We monitor for unauthorized access

However, no system is completely secure. Transmit sensitive information at your own risk.

Children's Privacy

AddToHomeKit is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information, contact us immediately at smartcey@outlook.com and we will remove it.

Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies from Google Tag Manager. You can:

Our email system does not use tracking pixels or invisible tracking technology.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our services evolve. Material changes will be announced via email to subscribers. Continued use of AddToHomeKit indicates acceptance of updates.

Contact Us

For questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your rights:

Email: smartcey@outlook.com

Please include:

  • Your request type (access, deletion, correction, etc.)
  • Relevant details
  • Your location (for legal compliance)

We aim to respond within 30 days.

Summary

  • Our website uses analytics (Google Tag Manager) to improve your experience
  • Email is optional; we only send what you subscribe to
  • We don't sell your data or use it for targeted advertising
  • You have full rights to access, delete, or correct your data

Thank you for using AddToHomeKit.