Effective Date: July 10, 2026
1. Introduction
SMC Designs ("SMC Designs", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, contact us, or use our products and services.
By using our website or engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect the following information:
Personal Information
- Full name
- Company name
- Job title
- Email address
- Phone number
- Billing information
- Project information
- Account credentials (where applicable)
Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Website usage data
- Cookies
- Analytics information
Business Information
During projects we may receive:
- Branding assets
- Business documents
- Marketing materials
- Website content
- Technical documentation
- AI training materials
- Project files
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Deliver requested services
- Respond to inquiries
- Prepare quotations and proposals
- Manage projects
- Improve our website
- Communicate with clients
- Process payments
- Send important service updates
- Improve our AI solutions
- Maintain website security
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Artificial Intelligence Services
SMC Designs provides AI-powered solutions including automation, content generation, chatbots, software development, and business intelligence.
When AI tools are used:
- Client information is processed only as necessary to provide requested services.
- Sensitive information is handled responsibly.
- AI-generated outputs should be reviewed before business use.
- We do not intentionally use client confidential information to train public AI models without authorization.
5. Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website performance
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Enhance user experience
- Support website security
For more information, please review our Cookie Policy.
6. Information Sharing
SMC Designs does not sell or rent personal information.
We may share information only when necessary with:
- Cloud hosting providers
- Payment processors
- Website infrastructure providers
- Communication platforms
- Analytics providers
- Trusted technology partners
- Legal authorities when required by law
All third-party providers are expected to maintain appropriate security standards.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your information, including:
- Secure cloud storage
- Access controls
- Password protection
- Encryption where appropriate
- Secure development practices
- Regular software updates
Although we strive to protect your information, no online system can guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal and business information only for as long as necessary to:
- Deliver services
- Meet legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Maintain business records
- Improve ongoing client relationships
When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.
9. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Restrict certain processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Requests will be handled within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
10. International Data Transfers
Because we serve clients internationally, your information may be processed or stored in countries outside your country of residence.
We take reasonable measures to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
11. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites.
SMC Designs is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
12. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are intended for businesses and individuals aged 18 years or older.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
13. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updated versions become effective immediately upon publication on this website.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
SMC Designs
Email: info@designsbysmc.com