Last updated: April 5, 2023
At Smok News, your privacy is of paramount importance to us. We understand that you trust us with your personal information, and we are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit or use our website and services.
By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please do not use our Services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
A. Personal Information
Personal information is data that can be used to identify or contact you. We may collect the following personal information from you:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
B. Non-Personal Information
Non-personal information is data that cannot be used to identify or contact you. We may collect the following non-personal information from you:
- Browser and device information
- IP address
- Usage data, such as the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, and the links you click
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information in various ways:
A. Information You Provide
We collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a comment, or contact us through our website.
B. Information We Collect Automatically
We collect non-personal information automatically as you navigate through our Services, using cookies and similar tracking technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our Services
- To send you newsletters, promotional materials, and other information that may interest you
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve our Services
- To maintain the security and integrity of our Services
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your personal information with third parties only under the following circumstances:
- With your consent
- With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in providing our Services, such as email service providers, analytics companies, and web hosting providers
- To comply with a legal obligation or to protect and defend our rights or property
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Security
We are committed to protecting the security of your personal information. We employ reasonable security measures, including encryption, to safeguard your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no security measure is completely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s website. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every website you visit, as we have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove that information from our systems.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when