Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to SmartHomeLab ("we", "our", or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website smarthomelab.tech.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Time zone and location data
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
2.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
- Deliver personalized content and advertisements
- Improve site functionality and performance
3. Third-Party Advertising
3.1 Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info.
3.2 Third-Party Vendors
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our website. These vendors may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.
4. Analytics
We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics, Plausible Analytics, or similar) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These services collect information such as:
- Pages viewed and clicks
- Time spent on site
- Browser and device information
- Geographic location (country/city level)
- Traffic sources and referrals
This data is used to improve our content, user experience, and website performance.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our website
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Deliver relevant content and advertisements
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Detect and prevent fraudulent activity
- Comply with legal obligations
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 Cookie Consent
You can control cookie settings through your browser. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies (note: this may affect site functionality)
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
6.2 Advertising Opt-Out
You can opt out of personalized advertising:
6.3 Data Rights (GDPR/CCPA)
If you are a resident of the EU, EEA, UK, or California, you may have additional rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Restriction: Limit how we use your data
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
9. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites (including blogs.smarthomelab.tech and valentine.smarthomelab.tech). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
13. Consent
By using our website, you consent to this privacy policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our website.