Last updated: March 2026

Who We Are

Smart Home Network is operated by Marcus Webb, based in Portland, Oregon. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit smarthomenetwork.com and its subdomains.

If you have questions about this policy, please contact us directly.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect information you provide directly, such as when you submit a contact form or subscribe to our newsletter. This information may include your name and email address. We use this information only for the purpose for which it was provided — consequently we do not use contact form submissions for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Smart Home Network, certain information is collected automatically by our hosting provider and analytics tools. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on pages. Furthermore, this data is used in aggregate form to understand how visitors use the site and to improve content.

Cookies

Smart Home Network uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — for the following purposes:

• Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic and visitor behavior. Google Analytics sets cookies to track sessions and page views. This data is anonymized and aggregated.
• Affiliate tracking: When you click an Amazon affiliate link, Amazon may set cookies on your device to track the referral. This is governed by Amazon’s privacy policy.
• WordPress functionality: Our WordPress installation sets standard cookies related to login sessions and site functionality. These are not used for tracking.

You can control cookie behavior through your browser settings. Additionally, you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate and improve the Smart Home Network website and its content
• To respond to contact form submissions and reader questions
• To send newsletters to subscribers who have explicitly opted in
• To analyze site traffic and understand which content is most useful to readers
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information to third parties. Furthermore, we do not share personal information with advertisers or marketing companies.

Third-Party Services

Smart Home Network uses the following third-party services that may collect data according to their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis — Google Privacy Policy
• Amazon Associates: Affiliate link tracking — Amazon Privacy Policy
• Hostinger: Web hosting provider — Hostinger Privacy Policy

Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions for up to 12 months in case follow-up is needed. Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default retention settings, which you can review in their privacy documentation.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to access the information we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of your information, and opt out of certain data collection. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly and we will respond within 30 days.

Children’s Privacy

Smart Home Network is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Consequently, we will update the date at the top of this page when changes are made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of Smart Home Network after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please use our contact page to get in touch. We take privacy seriously and will respond promptly.