Last updated: August 5, 2025
At Smart Frugal Living, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our website.
1. Who We Are
This website (smartfrugalliving.com) is owned and operated by Claire Bennett (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”). If you have any questions, you can contact us at:
📧 contact@smartfrugalliving.com
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and store the following types of data:
- Personal Information: When you sign up for our newsletter, comment on a post, or contact us, we may collect your name and email address.
- Usage Data: We use analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) to collect anonymized data such as pages visited, time spent, browser type, and location (by IP).
- Cookies: Our site uses cookies to improve your experience, deliver personalized content, and analyze traffic.
You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We collect your data to:
- Send you email newsletters or updates (only if you subscribe)
- Respond to your messages or inquiries
- Improve the performance and content of our website
- Monitor and analyze traffic trends
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
4. Third-Party Tools & Links
We may use or link to trusted third-party services:
- Email marketing tools (e.g., MailerLite, ConvertKit)
- Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Affiliate programs (e.g., Amazon Associates)
These platforms may have their own privacy policies. Clicking on third-party links is at your discretion.
5. Affiliate Disclosure
Some blog posts may contain affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This supports our ability to provide free content.
6. Data Protection
We take reasonable measures to protect your information using secure servers and encrypted forms where applicable. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights (for EU/EEA Visitors)
If you’re in the EU or EEA, under GDPR you have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent to data processing
- File a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@smartfrugalliving.com.
8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the site means you accept these changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this policy or how your data is handled, email us at:
📧 contact@smartfrugalliving.com