Privacy Policy for Smart Wealth Steps
Last updated: October 13, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to SmartWealthSteps.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website https://smartwealthsteps.com (the “Site”).
By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of data:
- Personal Data: such as name, email address, or any information you voluntarily submit through forms, comments, or newsletter sign-ups.
- Usage Data: including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, and date/time of visits.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: used to analyze traffic, improve user experience, and display personalized ads.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Improve content, functionality, and performance
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you subscribe)
- Respond to comments, questions, or requests
- Display personalized advertising through Google AdSense, Ezoic, or other networks
- Analyze traffic patterns and user behavior
4. Legal Basis for Processing Data (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal grounds for processing include:
- Your consent (e.g., when accepting cookies or subscribing to the newsletter)
- Our legitimate interests (e.g., improving services, preventing fraud)
- Contractual necessity (e.g., providing requested information or access)
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.
The cookies that are categorised as “Necessary” are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site.
We also use third-party cookies that help us analyse how you use this website, store your preferences, and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you. These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent.
You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience.
- Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.Functional
- Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.Analytics
- Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.Performance
- Performance cookies are used to understand and analyse the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.Advertisement
- Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customised advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyse the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.
You can manage your cookie preferences anytime by clicking “Cookie Settings” on our website.
Non-essential cookies are only loaded after you provide explicit consent.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. Data related to newsletters or contact forms will be deleted upon your request.
7. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request a copy of your data
- Object to certain types of processing
To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Data Request”.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our content is not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe your child has provided information, contact us immediately.
9. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share limited data with:
- Analytics and ad partners (e.g., Google, Ezoic)
- Email service providers for newsletters
- Legal authorities, if required by law
We never sell personal data to third parties.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred and processed outside your country of residence (e.g., the U.S. or E.U.). We ensure such transfers comply with GDPR standards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
11. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no online system is 100% secure.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will appear on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact: