Last Updated: October 2026
SmartCodeDev ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit SmartCodeDev.com or contact us regarding our services.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Name, email address, phone number submitted via contact forms
- Project details and business information you share with us
- Messages sent through our AI chat assistant (SAGE)
- Communication history via email or phone
Information Collected Automatically
- Browser type, IP address, device information, and OS
- Pages visited, time spent, and referral sources
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
- Send project updates, proposals, and relevant communications
- Improve our website, services, and AI assistant
- Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud
- Send occasional marketing communications (you may opt out at any time)
3. AI Chat Assistant (SAGE)
Our website features an AI chat assistant named SAGE, powered by third-party AI services (Anthropic). When you interact with SAGE:
- Your messages are transmitted to Anthropic's API to generate responses
- Chat content may be reviewed by our team to improve service quality
- Do not share sensitive personal, financial, or confidential information in chat
- Anthropic's privacy policy applies to data processed by their API
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating our website and services (hosting, email, analytics)
- AI Processing: Anthropic (for SAGE chat responses) — subject to their privacy terms
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or asset sale
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL/TLS encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to contact us directly for sensitive discussions.
6. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality. We use cookies for:
- Session management and user preferences
- Website analytics (understanding how visitors use our site)
- Performance monitoring
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete the personal information we hold about you
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
- Data portability — receive your data in a structured format
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
- Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at Support@SmartCodeDev.com.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it promptly.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices: