Last Updated: 27 July, 2025
Welcome to Smart Hive Apps (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We care about your privacy and data security. This policy explains how we handle your personal data and your rights in accordance with global privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and others.
We’ve written this policy in simple language so you can understand exactly how your data is used. Please take a moment to read it carefully and decide whether you’d like to interact with Smart Hive Apps and share your data with us.
When does this policy apply?
This Privacy Policy applies to www.smarthiveapps.com, its subdomains, and any other web properties or services where this policy is accessible or referred.
It applies to all data collected directly through:
- Account registrations
- Contact forms
- Newsletters
- App or software downloads
- Usage of our website
This policy only applies when you voluntarily provide personal data. For data gathered through cookies and similar tracking technologies, please refer to our Cookies Policy.
Who am I sharing my data with and who is the data “controller”?
A data controller is the entity that determines the purposes and methods of processing your data:
Corporate Name: Smart Hive Apps
Website: https://smarthiveapps.com
Email Address: support@smarthiveapps.com
You may contact us via any of the above details for questions regarding your privacy or to exercise your data rights.
What data do we collect?
We collect the following types of data:
a. Personal Data
- Full Name
- Email Address
- IP Address
- Location Data (e.g. country)
- Device Information
- Social Media Account (if signed up via Google/Facebook)
- Download History
- Preferences and Interests (if provided voluntarily)
b. Non-Personal Data
- Browser and device type
- Operating system
- Website interaction data
- Referrer URLs
- Session timestamps
How do we collect your data?
You provide data directly by:
- Registering or signing in using social logins
- Submitting forms or queries
- Downloading software/apps
- Subscribing to newsletters
We also collect data via:
- Cookies and tracking technologies (see our Cookies Policy)
What is the purpose of processing your data?
We process your data for the following purposes:
Based on your Consent:
- To create a community of users around app/software discussions and recommendations.
- To send newsletters and product updates.
- To provide personalized ads on our website or third-party platforms.
- To study aggregate user behavior and trends for product development.
- To ensure you meet the age requirement (14+ or local age of consent).
- To respond to your inquiries or support requests.
Based on our Legitimate Interest:
- To personalize your experience based on your activity.
- To recommend content and software downloads that match your interests.
- To ensure communication relevance and address you properly (e.g. “Hi John”).
- To analyze and improve our services.
Based on Contractual Obligation:
- To deliver downloads and services you’ve subscribed to.
- To communicate important updates about your account or services.
Based on Legal Obligation:
- To comply with applicable laws and age-verification requirements.
How long do we keep your data?
We will retain your data:
- Until you delete your account or request deletion
- Until you unsubscribe from newsletters or marketing content
- As long as necessary to meet legal, contractual, or legitimate business obligations
You may request deletion at any time via support@smarthiveapps.com.
Will your data be shared with third parties?
Yes, but only with trusted service providers for the following purposes:
- Web hosting and database management
- Email marketing and communication
- Analytics and advertising services
- Payment and subscription management (if applicable)
All third-party providers are required to:
- Comply with global privacy regulations
- Use secure and encrypted channels
- Sign appropriate Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
- Implement strong security measures
International Transfers: If any data is transferred outside your country (e.g. to the US or EU), we ensure compliance with Standard Contractual Clauses or other legal safeguards.
Other circumstances:
- Legal requirements: We may disclose data when required by law or to protect our rights.
- Business transfers: If Smart Hive Apps is sold, merged, or acquired, your data may be transferred under the same or updated privacy conditions.
What rights do you have?
Depending on your location (EU, US, Canada, etc.), you may exercise the following rights:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to correct or update your data
- Right to request deletion (“Right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to data portability
To exercise your rights, please email support@smarthiveapps.com.
You may also:
- Unsubscribe from newsletters via the footer in each email
- Disable browser notifications via browser settings
- Adjust cookie preferences using our Cookies Settings
If you believe your data rights are violated, you can file a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Is my data secured?
Absolutely. We implement strong security protocols to prevent unauthorized access, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption
- Secure server infrastructure
- Access limitation protocols
- Anonymization and pseudonymization methods
All service providers working with us are vetted for data security compliance.
Will you notify me about changes to this policy?
Yes. If this policy changes in a way that affects your privacy rights, we’ll notify you via:
- Email (if you’ve subscribed)
- A notice on the website
- A request for renewed consent, if applicable
Contact Information
Smart Hive Apps
Email: support@smarthiveapps.com
Website: https://smarthiveapps.com