Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use SmartPick:

• Account information: email address and password (hashed) when you register
• Usage data: generated number picks you choose to save, comments you post
• Payment information: processed securely by Stripe — we never store your card details
• Technical data: browser type, IP address, and pages visited for security and performance purposes

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Process your Premium membership purchase
• Send transactional emails (account confirmation, purchase receipts)
• Improve the Service and diagnose technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking

SmartPick uses essential cookies to maintain your login session and preferences. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to log in.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Stripe: payment processing — governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal data will be removed within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, and secure session management. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

SmartPick is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing

To exercise these rights, contact us through the site.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through the community section of the site.