Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Privacy Policy

At hsmart.dev, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and services.

1. Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and any message you send through our contact form
  • Assessment Data: Information you provide when using our automation assessment tool, including your role, automation level preferences, and problem descriptions
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected through analytics tools
  • Cookie Data: Information stored in cookies as described in our Cookie Policy

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • To deliver our services, including automation assessments and consultations
  • To improve our website and services based on usage analytics
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., for analytics cookies)
  • Contract Performance: To fulfill our service agreements with you
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure website security
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your data with the following third-party service providers:

  • Resend: For sending transactional emails (privacy policy: https://resend.com/legal/privacy-policy)
  • Google Analytics: For website analytics (privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy)
  • Vercel Analytics: For performance monitoring (privacy policy: https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy)
  • Cal.com: For scheduling consultations (privacy policy: https://cal.com/privacy)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it for specified purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Contact form submissions: 2 years or until you request deletion
  • Assessment data: 1 year or until you request deletion
  • Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Legal requirements: As required by applicable law

6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to Opt-Out (CCPA): Opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at henoch@hsmart.dev

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EU. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with our service providers.

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the 'Last Updated' date.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact:

Email: henoch@hsmart.dev