PRIVACY POLICY

Cookie Policy for SM3marketing.com

Last Updated: May 29, 2025

This document informs Users about the technologies that help this Website achieve the purposes described below. Such technologies allow the Owner to access and store information (for example, by using a Cookie) or use resources (for example, by running a script) on a User’s device as they interact with this Website.

For simplicity, all such technologies are defined as "Trackers" within this document unless there is a reason to differentiate. For instance, while Cookies can be used on both web and mobile browsers, it would be inaccurate to talk about Cookies in the context of mobile apps since they are browser-based Trackers. For this reason, within this document, the term Cookies is used only when it specifically indicates that particular type of Tracker.

Some of the purposes for which Trackers are used may also require the User's consent under applicable law. Whenever consent is given, it may be withdrawn at any time following the instructions provided in this document.

This Website uses both Trackers managed directly by the Owner (so-called “first‑party” Trackers) and Trackers that enable services provided by third‑party providers (so‑called “third‑party” Trackers). Unless otherwise specified within this document, third‑party providers may access the data collected by their Trackers.

The validity and expiration periods of Cookies and similar Trackers may vary depending on the lifetime set by the Owner or by the relevant provider. Some Trackers expire upon termination of the User’s browsing session. In addition to the descriptions provided below, Users may find more detailed and updated information about lifetime specifications and additional relevant details (such as the presence of other Trackers) in the linked privacy policies of the respective third‑party providers or by contacting the Owner.

How This Website Uses Trackers

1. Necessary

SM3marketing.com uses “technical” Cookies and similar Trackers to perform activities that are strictly necessary for the operation or delivery of the Website/Service. These essential Trackers help with functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility.

2. Experience

Trackers are used on this Website to improve the quality of the user experience, ensuring seamless interactions with external content, networks, and platforms.

Trackers managed by third parties:

  • Facebook Lead Ads (Facebook, Inc.)
  • Google Fonts (Google LLC)
  • Social Widgets / X Post Button (X Corp.)

3. Measurement

To understand how Users interact with the Website and to continuously improve its performance, SM3marketing.com uses Trackers that measure traffic and analyze User behavior.

Trackers managed by third parties:

  • Google Analytics (Universal Analytics) with anonymized IP (Google LLC)
  • Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC)
  • Google Analytics Advertising Reporting Features (Google LLC)
  • User ID extension for Google Analytics (Google LLC)
  • Hotjar Heat Maps & Recordings (Hotjar Ltd.)

4. Marketing

This Website uses Trackers to deliver personalized advertisements or marketing content, as well as to measure their effectiveness.

Some of the advertising services used by the Owner adhere to the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework, an initiative that facilitates responsible privacy practices across the digital advertising industry. Through this framework, Users are provided with enhanced transparency and control over how their data is used for advertising and tracking purposes. Users can adjust their advertising preferences at any time via the advertising preferences panel available with the cookie notice or via the relevant link on this Website.

Trackers managed by third parties:

  • Facebook Custom Audience (Facebook, Inc.)
  • Twitter Remarketing (X Corp.)
  • Twitter Tailored Audiences (X Corp.)
  • Facebook Lookalike Audience (Facebook, Inc.)
  • Facebook Audience Network (Facebook, Inc.)
  • Meta Ads Conversion Tracking (Meta Pixel) (Meta Platforms, Inc.)
  • X Ads Conversion Tracking (X Corp.)
  • Microsoft Advertising Universal Event Tracking (Microsoft Corporation)
  • Microsoft Advertising (Microsoft Corporation)

This Website may also use a Consent Management Platform (CMP) to manage these preferences. Should any CMP details or identification numbers be applicable, they will be updated here accordingly.

Managing Your Preferences and Consent

Providing or Withdrawing Consent

When the use of certain Trackers is based on consent, Users can provide or withdraw that consent by updating their preferences via the privacy choices panel available on this Website.

Managing Third‑Party Trackers

For any Trackers not directly managed by SM3 Marketing, LLC, Users should refer to the opt‑out or preference management options provided by the third‑party service providers. Typically, this can be done by following the opt‑out links provided in their privacy policies or by directly contacting them.

How to Control or Delete Cookies

Users may typically use their own browser settings to:

  • View which Cookies or similar technologies are set on their device.
  • Block Cookies or similar technologies.
  • Clear Cookies or similar technologies from their device.

Please note that browser settings often do not allow for granular control by category. For detailed instructions on managing Cookies in the most commonly used browsers, please refer to the support pages of:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Brave
  • Opera

On mobile devices, Users can control certain categories of Trackers by utilizing device settings (for example, device advertising settings or overall tracking settings).

Opting Out of Interest‑Based Advertising

Users may follow the instructions provided by organizations like YourOnlineChoices (EU and UK), the Network Advertising Initiative (US), the Digital Advertising Alliance (US), DAAC (Canada), DDAI (Japan), or other similar services. These resources allow Users to tailor their tracking preferences for many advertising tools. In addition, the Digital Advertising Alliance offers an application called AppChoices that can help control interest‑based advertising on mobile apps.

Consequences of Disabling Trackers

Please note that while Users are free to disable the use of Trackers, this may result in certain features or functionalities of the Website not operating as intended. The benefits provided by these Trackers—including enhanced service, improved functionality, and personalized content—may be diminished if Users choose to block them.

Owner and Data Controller

SM3 Marketing, LLC
SM3marketing.com
Email: joey@sm3marketing.com

Because third‑party services may implement their own Trackers beyond the control of SM3 Marketing, LLC, any specific references in this policy to third‑party Tracker functionality are indicative only. For complete details, Users should consult the privacy policies of the respective third‑party providers.

Should you have any questions or require further clarification regarding this Cookie Policy or our tracking practices, please feel free to contact us using the details provided above.

Definitions and Legal References

Latest update: May 29, 2025

SM3 Marketing, LLC is committed to transparency regarding the use of tracking technologies. This Cookie Policy is meant to provide a clear and detailed overview of how Trackers are utilized on our Website. Additional definitions and legal references regarding Cookies and related tracking technologies are available upon request.

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