Privacy Policy

Last updated: 8 July 2025

Your privacy matters. This policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit the Social Smarty Blog (this website).

1. Who I Am

This blog is run by me, Jodine McIntyre, founder of Social Smarty – a New Zealand-based social media training business. You can contact me at hello@socialsmarty.co.

2. What Information I Collect

I may collect personal information from you in a few ways:
• When you leave a comment – your name, email address, and IP address
• When you sign up for my newsletter or download a free resource – your name and email address
• Automatically through cookies and tracking tools – information about your visit, including pages viewed, links clicked, and general location (via tools like Google Analytics and the Meta Pixel)

3. How I Use Your Information

Your information is used to:
• Respond to comments and messages
• Send newsletters or free resources you’ve requested
• Improve the blog and understand how people use it
• Show you more relevant content and offers through advertising tools like the Meta Pixel
• Run affiliate marketing and advertising through tools like Google Reader Revenue Management

I will never sell or share your information with third parties unless required by law or necessary to run the site (e.g. my email provider, Meta, or analytics tools).

4. Cookies and Tracking

This site uses cookies and similar tracking tools (like the Meta Pixel and Google Analytics) to understand how people use the site and to show you relevant ads or content on other platforms (like Facebook and Instagram).

You can disable cookies or manage tracking preferences in your browser settings.

5. Email Marketing

If you sign up for emails through this blog, your details are stored securely with my email provider (currently MailerLite). You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email I send.

6. Google Reader Revenue

This blog may use Google Reader Revenue Management, which may collect data to display relevant ads or sponsored content. Your use of this site may be subject to Google’s privacy and ad terms.

7. Meta (Facebook) Pixel

This site uses the Meta Pixel to track website visits and help deliver relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram. This means Meta may collect or receive information from this site and use it to provide measurement services and targeted ads. You can manage how Meta uses your data in your Facebook settings.

8. Affiliate Links

Some posts contain affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products or services I personally use or genuinely believe in.

9. Your Rights

If you live in New Zealand, you have the right to:
• Access any personal information I hold about you
• Ask for your information to be corrected or deleted

You can contact me at hello@socialsmarty.co to request access or ask any questions.

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a new “Last updated” date. If you keep using the site, that means you’re happy with the updated policy.