Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 20251. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, device type, and referring URLs — collected automatically via Google Analytics.
- Cookies: Small files placed on your device by our site and third-party services (see Section 4).
- Voluntarily provided information: If you contact us via our contact form or sign up for our newsletter, we collect your name and email address.
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as payment details, Social Security numbers, or government-issued ID numbers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve content
- Respond to messages or inquiries you send us
- Send newsletters or savings tips if you have opted in
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Affiliate Links Disclosure
Smart Grocery Savings participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Associates Program, Instacart, HelloFresh, Walmart, and Thrive Market affiliate programs.
This means that some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click one of these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate commissions help support the cost of running this site and allow us to continue providing free content.
We only recommend products and services we believe provide genuine value. Our editorial opinions are not influenced by affiliate relationships.
4. Cookies and Third-Party Services
Our site uses the following third-party services that may place cookies on your device:
- Google AdSense: We display ads served by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to show you personalized ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalized ads at google.com/settings/ads.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Affiliate networks: Affiliate partners (Amazon, Instacart, etc.) may set cookies when you click affiliate links to track referrals.
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
5. Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions and newsletter email addresses only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which they were provided. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics' standard retention policies.
6. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
7. External Links
Our site contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.