Short version: We collect your email only if you subscribe. We use cookies for analytics and affiliate tracking only after you give consent. We never sell your data. You can request deletion at any time.
SmartAI Tools is an independent review website operated from the Netherlands (EU). We publish honest, independent reviews of AI tools and web hosting services.
As an EU-based website, we are subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Dutch Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP).
| Data | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Email address | Sending newsletter | Consent (GDPR Art. 6.1.a) |
| Analytics cookies | Understanding site traffic | Consent (GDPR Art. 6.1.a) |
| Affiliate cookies | Earning commission on referrals | Consent (GDPR Art. 6.1.a) |
| Contact emails | Responding to enquiries | Legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6.1.f) |
| Essential cookies | Cookie consent memory, site function | Legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6.1.f) |
We use the following categories of cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie choice | Essential | 6 months |
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics traffic statistics | Analytics | Up to 14 months |
| Affiliate tracking cookies | Tracks clicks to affiliate partners | Marketing | 30 days (varies by partner) |
Analytics and marketing cookies are only placed after you click "Accept All" on our cookie banner. You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies or contacting us.
SmartAI Tools participates in affiliate programs. When you click a link marked with an affiliate disclosure and make a purchase, we may earn a commission from the merchant — at no extra cost to you.
Our affiliate partners may include: Hostinger, Jasper AI, Notion, OpenAI, and others. Each partner's privacy policy applies to data they collect through their tracking cookies.
Our affiliate relationships never influence our reviews or ratings. We only recommend products we have genuinely tested.
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
As an EU resident you have the following rights:
To exercise any of these rights, email us at team@smartaitools.pro. We will respond within 30 days.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch data protection authority: Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens at autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl
Our website runs on HTTPS (SSL/TLS encrypted). Our server is located in the Netherlands and hosted by Hostinger. We apply security patches promptly and follow industry best practices for server security.
Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version. Significant changes will be communicated via a notice on our homepage.
For any privacy questions, data requests or complaints: