This section offers additional details specifically for residents of certain U.S. states with unique data privacy laws and regulations. These laws may confer specific rights to residents of these states when they become effective.

If you have any questions regarding your rights, select “Your Privacy Choices” in the footer of this page.

SmartyAds appoints Data Protection Officers to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws when processing personal information. To contact the Data Protection Officer directly, please email dpo@smartyads.com.

California Privacy Notice

California Privacy Rights (CCPA & CPRA)

If you are a resident of California, you are entitled to additional privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). At SmartyAds, we are committed to respecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency and care. This section describes your rights and explains how you can exercise them.

1. Your Privacy Rights

As a California resident, you have the following rights:

Right to Know

You have the right to request that we disclose:

  • The categories of personal information we collect about you.
  • The categories of sources from which the personal information is collected.
  • The business or commercial purposes for collecting, sharing, or selling personal information.
  • The categories of third parties to whom we disclose personal information.
  • The specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.

Right to Delete

You may request the deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations, security purposes, completing transactions, etc.).

Right to Correct

You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information that we maintain about you.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information.

While SmartyAds does not exchange personal information for money, certain uses of cookies, device identifiers, and advertising technologies on our website (smartyads.com) may be interpreted as a “sale” or “sharing” under California law—particularly when such data is disclosed for purposes like cross-context behavioral advertising or interest-based targeting.

This right applies to personal information collected through our website smartyads.com.

How to Opt-Out

You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information at any time by taking one of the following steps:

Click the “Your Privacy Choices” link available in the footer of our website.

Our CMP solution, powered by Clym, allows users to manage their privacy preferences and control which types of cookies and trackers are active. You can access these settings through the cookie banner when visiting our site.

3. Send Us a Request

Alternatively, you may submit a request to opt out by contacting us directly:

Email: dpo@smartyads.com

Please include sufficient detail (e.g., your name, email address) to help us locate your records and apply your opt-out request properly.

4. Global Privacy Control (GPC)

SmartyAds also honors browser-based Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. If your browser or extension sends a GPC signal, our systems will treat it as a valid opt-out request for the device or browser sending the signal, where technically feasible.

What Happens When You Opt Out

When you opt out:

  • We will no longer “sell” or “share” your personal information for purposes of cross-context behavioral advertising.
  • We may still use your personal information for other business purposes permitted under CCPA/CPRA, such as providing services you request, fraud prevention, and maintaining security.

Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights. This includes denying services, charging different prices, or providing a different level of quality based on your privacy choices.

2. How We Collect and Use Personal Information

SmartyAds collects personal data primarily through:

  1. Direct Interactions: Information provided directly by users when interacting with services or submitting forms.
  2. Automated Technologies: Data collected via cookies, tracking technologies, and device identifiers, such as IP addresses and mobile ad IDs, during users' interactions with the website. The data collection through these technologies is managed by our Consent Management Platform (CMP), ensuring compliance with privacy laws and giving users control over their data preferences.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16.

3. How to Exercise Your Rights

To make a request under the CCPA/CPRA, you can contact us in one of the following ways:

Email: dpo@smartyads.com

Regular Mail: SmartyAds Inc., 1201 N. Orange Street, Suite 762, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE 19801
Your Privacy Choices portal.

To help us process your request, please provide:

  • Your full name
  • The email address associated with your interactions with us
  • The nature of your request (e.g. do not sell or share my personal information)

We may take steps to verify your identity before responding to your request to protect your privacy and the security of your data. Verification may include matching information you provide with information already in our systems.

4. Authorized Agents

You may authorize someone to submit a request on your behalf. If you use an authorized agent, we require:

  • A signed written authorization from you.
  • Direct verification of your identity, unless your agent holds a valid power of attorney under the California Probate Code.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in our Website Privacy Policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the data and the context in which it was collected.

SmartyAds uses Clym as our Consent Management Platform (CMP) to manage user privacy choices across our website. Clym enables us to:

  • Display appropriate consent banners based on your location.
  • Collect, store, and respect user consent preferences.
  • Offer opt-out options in accordance with CCPA/CPRA requirements.

Clym also helps us to identify whether a user is located in California or other regions with privacy laws and ensures that we do not process personal information for targeting or personalization unless legally permitted and consented to.

This California Privacy Notice is effective as of April 14, 2025.

Data Protection Rights of The Residents of Virginia and Colorado

SmartyAds is committed to adhering to the guidelines and standards for data processing outlined in the Colorado Consumer Data Protection Act (CPA), as well as the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA). Under these legislation you have specific rights regarding the handling of your personal information:

  • You can request access to the personal information we hold about you, or ask for it to be updated or corrected. Depending on the applicable laws, you may have additional rights related to your personal information.
  • You have the right to obtain your personal information in a usable format and transfer it to another party, known as the right to data portability.
  • You can request the deletion of the personal information we hold about you.
  • You can opt out of certain types of personal information processing, such as targeted advertising and the sale of your personal information.

To exercise any of your data rights, you can contact us in one of the following ways:

Email: dpo@smartyads.com

Regular Mail: SmartyAds Inc., 1201 N. Orange Street, Suite 762, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE 19801

Your Privacy Choices portal

To help us process your request, please provide:

  • Your full name
  • The email address associated with your interactions with us
  • The nature of your request (e.g. do not sell or share my personal information)

We may take steps to verify your identity before responding to your request to protect your privacy and the security of your data. Verification may include matching information you provide with information already in our systems.

If the processing of your personal information falls under this law and your request is declined, you have the right to appeal the decision. You can appeal by replying directly to the email you received regarding your request. Additionally, you may have the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General regarding the outcome of your appeal. Contact the Attorney General here or access the Consumer Protection Unit Contact here.

Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)

Under the CTDPA, you have specific rights regarding the handling of your personal information:

  • You can request access to the personal information we hold about you, or ask for it to be updated or corrected. Depending on the applicable laws, you may have additional rights related to your personal information.
  • You have the right to obtain your personal information in a usable format and transfer it to another party, known as the right to data portability.
  • You can request the deletion of the personal information we hold about you.
  • You can opt out of certain types of personal information processing, such as targeted advertising and the sale of your personal information.

To exercise any of your data rights, you can contact us in one of the following ways:

Email: dpo@smartyads.com

Regular Mail: SmartyAds Inc., 1201 N. Orange Street, Suite 762, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE 19801

Your Privacy Choices portal

To help us process your request, please provide:

  • Your full name
  • The email address associated with your interactions with us
  • The nature of your request (e.g. do not sell or share my personal information)

We may take steps to verify your identity before responding to your request to protect your privacy and the security of your data. Verification may include matching information you provide with information already in our systems.

If the processing of your personal information falls under this law and your request is declined, you have the right to appeal the decision. You can appeal by replying directly to the email you received regarding your request. Additionally, you may have the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General regarding the outcome of your appeal. Contact the Attorney General here or access the Consumer Protection Unit Contact here.

Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDA)

Under DPDA, you have specific rights concerning the handling of your personal information, in particular:

  • You can request access to the personal information we hold about you, or ask for it to be updated or corrected. Depending on the applicable laws, you may have additional rights related to your personal information.
  • You have the right to obtain your personal information in a usable format and transfer it to another party, known as the right to data portability.
  • You can request the deletion of the personal information we hold about you.
  • You can opt out of certain types of personal information processing, such as targeted advertising and the sale of your personal information.

To exercise any of your data rights, you can contact us in one of the following ways:

Email: dpo@smartyads.com

Regular Mail: SmartyAds Inc., 1201 N. Orange Street, Suite 762, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE 19801

Your Privacy Choices portal

To help us process your request, please provide:

  • Your full name
  • The email address associated with your interactions with us
  • The nature of your request (e.g. do not sell or share my personal information)

We may take steps to verify your identity before responding to your request to protect your privacy and the security of your data. Verification may include matching information you provide with information already in our systems.

If the processing of your personal information falls under this law and your request is declined, you have the right to appeal the decision. You can appeal by replying directly to the email you received regarding your request. Additionally, you may have the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General regarding the outcome of your appeal. Contact the Attorney General here or access the Consumer Protection Unit Contact here.

Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR)

Under FDBR, you have specific rights regarding the handling of your personal information:

  • You can request access to the personal information we hold about you, or ask for it to be updated or corrected. Depending on the applicable laws, you may have additional rights related to your personal information.
  • You have the right to obtain your personal information in a usable format and transfer it to another party, known as the right to data portability.
  • You can request the deletion of the personal information we hold about you.
  • You can opt out of certain types of personal information processing, such as targeted advertising and the sale of your personal information.

To exercise any of your data rights, you can contact us in one of the following ways:

Email: dpo@smartyads.com

Regular Mail: SmartyAds Inc., 1201 N. Orange Street, Suite 762, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE 19801

Your Privacy Choices portal

To help us process your request, please provide:

  • Your full name
  • The email address associated with your interactions with us
  • The nature of your request (e.g. do not sell or share my personal information)

We may take steps to verify your identity before responding to your request to protect your privacy and the security of your data. Verification may include matching information you provide with information already in our systems.

If the processing of your personal information falls under this law and your request is declined, you have the right to appeal the decision. You can appeal by replying directly to the email you received regarding your request. Additionally, you may have the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General regarding the outcome of your appeal. Contact the Attorney General here or access the Consumer Protection Unit Contact here.

Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA)

Under CDPA,  you have specific rights regarding the handling of your personal information, in particular:

  • You can request access to the personal information we hold about you, or ask for it to be updated or corrected. Depending on the applicable laws, you may have additional rights related to your personal information.
  • You have the right to obtain your personal information in a usable format and transfer it to another party, known as the right to data portability.
  • You can request the deletion of the personal information we hold about you.
  • You can opt out of certain types of personal information processing, such as targeted advertising and the sale of your personal information.

To exercise any of your data rights, you can contact us in one of the following ways:

Email: dpo@smartyads.com

Regular Mail: SmartyAds Inc., 1201 N. Orange Street, Suite 762, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE 19801

Your Privacy Choices portal

To help us process your request, please provide:

  • Your full name
  • The email address associated with your interactions with us
  • The nature of your request (e.g. do not sell or share my personal information)

We may take steps to verify your identity before responding to your request to protect your privacy and the security of your data. Verification may include matching information you provide with information already in our systems.

If the processing of your personal information falls under this law and your request is declined, you have the right to appeal the decision. You can appeal by replying directly to the email you received regarding your request. Additionally, you may have the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General regarding the outcome of your appeal. Contact the Attorney General here or access the Consumer Protection Unit Contact here.

Iowa Act Relating to Consumer Data Protection (ICDPA)

Under ICDPA, you have specific rights regarding the handling of your personal information:

  • You can request access to the personal information we hold about you, or ask for it to be updated or corrected. Depending on the applicable laws, you may have additional rights related to your personal information.
  • You have the right to obtain your personal information in a usable format and transfer it to another party, known as the right to data portability.
  • You can request the deletion of the personal information we hold about you.
  • You can opt out of certain types of personal information processing, such as targeted advertising and the sale of your personal information.

To exercise any of your data rights, you can contact us in one of the following ways:

Email: dpo@smartyads.com

Regular Mail: SmartyAds Inc., 1201 N. Orange Street, Suite 762, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE 19801

Your Privacy Choices portal

To help us process your request, please provide:

  • Your full name
  • The email address associated with your interactions with us
  • The nature of your request (e.g. do not sell or share my personal information)

We may take steps to verify your identity before responding to your request to protect your privacy and the security of your data. Verification may include matching information you provide with information already in our systems.

If the processing of your personal information falls under this law and your request is declined, you have the right to appeal the decision. You can appeal by replying directly to the email you received regarding your request. Additionally, you may have the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General regarding the outcome of your appeal. Contact the Attorney General here or access the Consumer Protection Unit Contact here.

Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA)

Under MCDPA, you have specific rights regarding the handling of your personal information, in particular:

  • You can request access to the personal information we hold about you, or ask for it to be updated or corrected. Depending on the applicable laws, you may have additional rights related to your personal information.
  • You have the right to obtain your personal information in a usable format and transfer it to another party, known as the right to data portability.
  • You can request the deletion of the personal information we hold about you.
  • You can opt out of certain types of personal information processing, such as targeted advertising and the sale of your personal information.

To exercise any of your data rights, you can contact us in one of the following ways:

Email: dpo@smartyads.com

Regular Mail: SmartyAds Inc., 1201 N. Orange Street, Suite 762, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE 19801

Your Privacy Choices portal

To help us process your request, please provide:

  • Your full name
  • The email address associated with your interactions with us
  • The nature of your request (e.g. do not sell or share my personal information)

We may take steps to verify your identity before responding to your request to protect your privacy and the security of your data. Verification may include matching information you provide with information already in our systems.

If the processing of your personal information falls under this law and your request is declined, you have the right to appeal the decision. You can appeal by replying directly to the email you received regarding your request. Additionally, you may have the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General regarding the outcome of your appeal. Contact the Attorney General here or access the Consumer Protection Unit Contact here.

Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA)

Under OCPA,  you have specific rights regarding the handling of your personal information:

  • You can request access to the personal information we hold about you, or ask for it to be updated or corrected. Depending on the applicable laws, you may have additional rights related to your personal information.
  • You have the right to obtain your personal information in a usable format and transfer it to another party, known as the right to data portability.
  • You can request the deletion of the personal information we hold about you.
  • You can opt out of certain types of personal information processing, such as targeted advertising and the sale of your personal information.

To exercise any of your data rights, you can contact us in one of the following ways:

Email: dpo@smartyads.com

Regular Mail: SmartyAds Inc., 1201 N. Orange Street, Suite 762, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE 19801

Your Privacy Choices portal

To help us process your request, please provide:

  • Your full name
  • The email address associated with your interactions with us
  • The nature of your request (e.g. do not sell or share my personal information)

We may take steps to verify your identity before responding to your request to protect your privacy and the security of your data. Verification may include matching information you provide with information already in our systems.

If the processing of your personal information falls under this law and your request is declined, you have the right to appeal the decision. You can appeal by replying directly to the email you received regarding your request. Additionally, you may have the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General regarding the outcome of your appeal. Contact the Attorney General here or access the Consumer Protection Unit Contact here.

Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UTCPA)

Under UTCPA, you have specific rights regarding the handling of your personal information, in particular:

  • You can request access to the personal information we hold about you, or ask for it to be updated or corrected. Depending on the applicable laws, you may have additional rights related to your personal information.
  • You have the right to obtain your personal information in a usable format and transfer it to another party, known as the right to data portability.
  • You can request the deletion of the personal information we hold about you.
  • You can opt out of certain types of personal information processing, such as targeted advertising and the sale of your personal information.

To exercise any of your data rights, you can contact us in one of the following ways:

Email: dpo@smartyads.com

Regular Mail: SmartyAds Inc., 1201 N. Orange Street, Suite 762, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE 19801

Your Privacy Choices portal

To help us process your request, please provide:

  • Your full name
  • The email address associated with your interactions with us
  • The nature of your request (e.g. do not sell or share my personal information)

We may take steps to verify your identity before responding to your request to protect your privacy and the security of your data. Verification may include matching information you provide with information already in our systems.

If the processing of your personal information falls under this law and your request is declined, you have the right to appeal the decision. You can appeal by replying directly to the email you received regarding your request. Additionally, you may have the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General regarding the outcome of your appeal. Contact the Attorney General here or access the Consumer Protection Unit Contact here.

Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA)  

Under TIPA, you have specific rights regarding the handling of your personal information:

  • You can request access to the personal information we hold about you, or ask for it to be updated or corrected. Depending on the applicable laws, you may have additional rights related to your personal information.
  • You have the right to obtain your personal information in a usable format and transfer it to another party, known as the right to data portability.
  • You can request the deletion of the personal information we hold about you.
  • You can opt out of certain types of personal information processing, such as targeted advertising and the sale of your personal information.

To exercise any of your data rights, you can contact us in one of the following ways:

Email: dpo@smartyads.com

Regular Mail: SmartyAds Inc., 1201 N. Orange Street, Suite 762, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE 19801

Your Privacy Choices portal

To help us process your request, please provide:

  • Your full name
  • The email address associated with your interactions with us
  • The nature of your request (e.g. do not sell or share my personal information)

We may take steps to verify your identity before responding to your request to protect your privacy and the security of your data. Verification may include matching information you provide with information already in our systems.

If the processing of your personal information falls under this law and your request is declined, you have the right to appeal the decision. You can appeal by replying directly to the email you received regarding your request. Additionally, you may have the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General regarding the outcome of your appeal. Contact the Attorney General here or access the Consumer Protection Unit Contact here.

Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA)

Under TDPSA, you have specific rights regarding the handling of your personal information:

  • You can request access to the personal information we hold about you, or ask for it to be updated or corrected. Depending on the applicable laws, you may have additional rights related to your personal information.
  • You have the right to obtain your personal information in a usable format and transfer it to another party, known as the right to data portability.
  • You can request the deletion of the personal information we hold about you.
  • You can opt out of certain types of personal information processing, such as targeted advertising and the sale of your personal information.

To exercise any of your data rights, you can contact us in one of the following ways:

Email: dpo@smartyads.com

Regular Mail: SmartyAds Inc., 1201 N. Orange Street, Suite 762, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE 19801

Your Privacy Choices portal

To help us process your request, please provide:

  • Your full name
  • The email address associated with your interactions with us
  • The nature of your request (e.g. do not sell or share my personal information)

We may take steps to verify your identity before responding to your request to protect your privacy and the security of your data. Verification may include matching information you provide with information already in our systems.

If the processing of your personal information falls under this law and your request is declined, you have the right to appeal the decision. You can appeal by replying directly to the email you received regarding your request. Additionally, you may have the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General regarding the outcome of your appeal. Contact the Attorney General here or access the Consumer Protection Unit Contact here.