Privacy policy

What Smart Home (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates whatsmarthome.com. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when you use our site.

By using What Smart Home, you agree to the practices described in this privacy policy.

Information we collect

We collect limited information to operate the site, understand how readers use our content, and improve the experience over time.

Usage data: We may collect analytics information such as pages viewed, referral sources, approximate location, browser type, device type, and general interaction data.
Cookies and similar technologies: We may use cookies or similar tools to remember preferences, measure site performance, and understand audience behaviour.
Email signup information: If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address and related signup details are collected and processed through beehiiv.
Voluntary communications: If you contact us directly, we may keep the information you provide in order to respond.

How we use information

We use collected information to:

Operate, maintain, and improve whatsmarthome.com
Measure traffic, performance, and content usefulness
Send newsletter emails and related updates if you opt in
Detect abuse, troubleshoot technical issues, and protect the site
Understand which topics and product categories are most helpful to readers

Analytics

We may use analytics tools to better understand how visitors use the site. These tools may collect information such as page visits, session duration, referring websites, device type, and general geographic region. This data helps us improve site performance and editorial coverage.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We may use them to support analytics, understand traffic patterns, and improve site functionality. Most browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your settings, though some site features may not work as expected if cookies are blocked.

Email newsletter and beehiiv

If you sign up for our newsletter, your email address is submitted to beehiiv, our email service provider. beehiiv may process your information on our behalf for subscription management, email delivery, and performance reporting such as opens and clicks. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in newsletter emails.

Affiliate links and Amazon Associates

Some links on What Smart Home are affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. We participate in affiliate programs including Amazon Associates and other retailer or brand partner programs.

Affiliate partners may use their own cookies or tracking methods to attribute purchases. Your interactions with those links and third-party sites are governed by the privacy policies of the relevant retailer or affiliate network.

How we share information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share limited information with trusted service providers that help us operate the site, such as analytics providers, email platform providers, hosting providers, and affiliate partners where necessary for link attribution and site operations.

We may also disclose information if required to comply with law, enforce our terms, or protect our rights, users, or the public.

Third-party links and embedded content

Our site may contain links to retailer websites, manufacturer websites, and other third-party resources. Once you leave our site, their privacy practices apply. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

Data retention

We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including maintaining analytics records, managing newsletter subscriptions, responding to inquiries, and meeting legal or operational requirements.

Your choices

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time.
You may contact us if you have questions about information you have provided to us directly.

Children’s privacy

What Smart Home is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes to the site, our practices, or applicable law. The updated version will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, you can contact us at sales@homeglowsalon.com.

Effective date: March 15, 2026