The SMB Hub ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website thesmbhub.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. By using the site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to browse our content. However, we may collect certain information automatically when you visit the site:
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type, device information, and IP address.
- Cookies and similar technologies — small data files stored on your device to improve your experience and help us understand how the site is used.
- Information you voluntarily provide — such as your name and email address if you contact us through our contact form or subscribe to communications.
Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager
We use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to collect and analyze usage data. Google Analytics uses cookies to track visitor interactions. The data collected includes pages viewed, session duration, bounce rate, approximate geographic location, and device information. This data is aggregated and anonymized to help us understand how visitors use the site and improve our content.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising and Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing history.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Affiliate Links and Tracking
Some of the links on our website are affiliate links. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate programs use cookies to track referrals and attribute sales. For more details, please see our Affiliate Disclosure.
The affiliate tracking cookies placed by our partners are governed by their respective privacy policies.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze information to improve our site's functionality and user experience. These services may include:
- Google Analytics (usage analytics)
- Google AdSense (advertising)
- Google Tag Manager (tag management)
- Affiliate network platforms (referral tracking)
Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle your data.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website and content.
- Understand how visitors use our site so we can create better content.
- Display relevant advertisements.
- Respond to inquiries and communications you send us.
- Comply with legal obligations.
Cookies and Your Choices
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies — required for basic site functionality.
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with the site.
- Advertising cookies — used to deliver relevant ads and track ad performance.
- Affiliate cookies — used to track referrals from our content to partner sites.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
- The right to request correction of inaccurate data.
- The right to request deletion of your data.
- The right to opt out of data processing for advertising purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@thesmbhub.com.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@thesmbhub.com.