Who We Are
SmartAgingTech (smartagingtech.com) publishes independent technology reviews and guides for seniors and caregivers. Our goal is to help people find the right products for independent living. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Analytics Data
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site. GA4 collects:
- Pages you visit and how long you spend on them
- Your general geographic location (city/region level, not precise location)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- How you arrived at our site (search engine, direct visit, referral link)
GA4 does not collect your name, email address, or other personally identifiable information. Google may use this data in accordance with their own Privacy Policy.
Server Logs
Our web hosting provider (Hostinger) automatically collects standard server log data, including your IP address, browser type, and pages requested. This data is used for security monitoring and is retained according to Hostinger’s data retention policies.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _ga_*): Track anonymous usage patterns. These expire after 2 years.
- LiteSpeed Cache cookies: Improve site performance by serving cached versions of pages. These are essential for site functionality.
- WordPress cookies: If you leave a comment, WordPress stores your name, email, and website in cookies for your convenience. These expire after 1 year.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use our site.
Affiliate Links & Advertising
SmartAgingTech participates in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com. When you click an affiliate link on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships never influence our product recommendations. We select our picks based on independent research, and we clearly identify affiliate links throughout our content. We may also participate in other affiliate programs in the future, and this policy applies equally to all such programs.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Understand which content is most helpful to our readers
- Improve our website performance and user experience
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Protect our site from security threats
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
Our site uses the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Google Analytics 4 — website analytics
- Amazon Associates — affiliate product links
- LiteSpeed Cache — performance optimization
- Cloudflare — DNS and security (if applicable)
Each service operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies if you have concerns.
Data Retention
Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months before being automatically deleted. Server logs are retained according to our hosting provider’s policies. We do not maintain any separate database of visitor information.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Clear or block cookies through your browser settings
- Request information about what data we hold about you
- Request deletion of any personal data we may have
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please visit our Contact page.
Last updated: March 12, 2026