Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 10, 2025

At smartpuzzlebooks.com ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to being transparent about how our website (the "Site") works with respect to your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data is and is not collected when you visit our Site.

1. Information We Do Not Collect

We do not directly collect, store, or process any personal information from visitors to our Site. Specifically:

• We do not collect your name, email address, or billing information.
• We do not operate user accounts or registration forms.
• We do not process payments or sell any products directly through this Site.

2. Advertising — Google AdSense

Our Site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites. These cookies allow Google and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the internet.

• We do not control the cookies or data collected by Google AdSense.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You can also opt out via www.aboutads.info.
• For more information on how Google uses data, please review Google's Privacy Policy.

3. Analytics — Google Analytics

Our Site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google. Google Analytics collects information about how visitors use our Site, such as pages visited, time spent on the Site, and general geographic location (based on IP address). This information is used to help us understand and improve our Site.

• Google Analytics may set cookies on your device to track your activity across sessions.
• We do not use Google Analytics to collect personally identifiable information.
• You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies

Our Site itself does not set first-party cookies. However, Google AdSense, Google Analytics, and other embedded third-party services may set cookies on your device in accordance with their own policies. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

5. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information through a third-party service linked from our Site, please contact that service directly.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: smart.monkey.publishing@gmail.com