Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2026

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how the website smarthomesvisions.com, operated by LEGACY MEDIA DIGITAL LLC – EIN 30-1482216, handles information related to its users in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD – Law No. 13,709/2018) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU 2016/679).

By accessing or using this website, users acknowledge having read the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Identification of the Data Controller

In accordance with applicable legislation, the entity responsible for personal data processing is:

Data Controller: LEGACY MEDIA DIGITAL LLC

Employer Identification Number (EIN): 30-1482216

Website: smarthomesvisions.com

The website operates as a publisher of informational and editorial content and provides advertising spaces.

The website does not directly sell products or services and does not process payments for commercial transactions.

Personal data processing related to advertising services may also be performed by third-party advertising partners in accordance with their respective privacy policies and applicable legislation.

2. Role of the Website as a Publisher

The website smarthomesvisions.com provides informational and editorial content, articles, guides, and advertising spaces.

The collection and processing of data related to advertising delivery, performance measurement, and advertising personalization may be carried out by third-party partners, including:

  • Google AdSense;
  • Google Ad Manager;
  • Google Analytics;
  • Other authorized advertising technology providers.

These services may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to display advertisements, measure performance, prevent fraud, and personalize advertising where legally permitted.

Third-party providers process data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable legal requirements.

3. Data That May Be Collected

Data may be collected in the following ways:

a) Information voluntarily provided by users

Information submitted through contact forms or other communication channels, where available, such as:

  • Name;
  • Contact details voluntarily provided;
  • Subject of the inquiry;
  • Message content.

b) Browsing and technical information

Information automatically collected through cookies and similar technologies, which may include:

  • IP address;
  • Browser type and version;
  • Device type;
  • Operating system;
  • Pages visited;
  • Time spent on the website;
  • Traffic source;
  • Interactions with website content;
  • Cookie identifiers, where applicable.

Such information may be processed by the website and relevant third-party service providers.

4. Purposes of Data Processing

Data may be used to:

  • Ensure the proper functioning of the website;
  • Maintain website security;
  • Improve user experience and optimize editorial content;
  • Analyze website traffic and performance;
  • Respond to user messages or inquiries;
  • Prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and malicious activity;
  • Enable advertising delivery and performance measurement;
  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

Personal data will be processed in accordance with the applicable legal basis and the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

5. Legal Basis for Data Processing (LGPD and GDPR)

Data processing is carried out based on the following legal grounds, where applicable:

a) User Consent

(LGPD – Art. 7, I | GDPR – Art. 6(1)(a))

When required, particularly for non-essential cookies, analytics technologies, and personalized advertising, processing is based on the user’s freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent.

Users may withdraw their consent at any time.

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before its withdrawal.

b) Legitimate Interest

(LGPD – Art. 7, IX | GDPR – Art. 6(1)(f))

Legitimate interest may be used, where legally permitted and justified, for:

  • Website security;
  • Fraud prevention;
  • Certain technical and performance measurements;
  • Maintenance and improvement of website functionality.

The rights and freedoms of users are considered when relying on legitimate interest.

c) Legal Obligations

(LGPD – Art. 7, II | GDPR – Art. 6(1)(c))

Certain information may be processed or retained when necessary to comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations.

6. Data Retention and Storage

Personal data is retained only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.

When processing is based on consent, data is retained in accordance with the stated purposes, applicable retention requirements, and the user’s rights.

Data retained for legal or regulatory purposes is stored for the period required by applicable law.

After the applicable retention period, data may be deleted, anonymized, or made inaccessible, unless further retention is legally justified.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The website smarthomesvisions.com uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, measure traffic, and enable advertising services.

Cookies are small files stored on a user’s device when visiting a website.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Ensure basic website functionality;
  • Maintain website security;
  • Remember user preferences;
  • Analyze website traffic;
  • Measure content performance;
  • Display advertisements;
  • Measure advertising effectiveness;
  • Personalize advertisements where permitted by law.

Where legally required, non-essential cookies and tracking technologies are subject to user consent.

Users may manage or disable cookies through their browser settings.

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Third-Party Cookies and Advertising

This website may use third-party services, including:

Google Analytics

Google Analytics helps analyze website traffic and understand how visitors interact with website content.

Google AdSense / Google Ad Manager

Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager enable advertising delivery and management.

Google and its advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Display advertisements;
  • Measure advertising performance;
  • Limit how often advertisements are displayed;
  • Detect fraudulent or invalid advertising activity;
  • Personalize advertisements where legally permitted.

Google and its partners may collect and process information in accordance with their official privacy policies.

For more information:

How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services:

https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

Google Privacy Policy:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

9. Advertising Control and Ad Preferences

Users can manage, limit, or disable personalized advertising through the following official resources:

Google My Ad Center

https://myadcenter.google.com/

Google Ads Settings

https://adssettings.google.com/

YourAdChoices

https://www.youradchoices.com/

Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out

https://www.aboutads.info/choices/

Disabling personalized advertising does not necessarily remove advertisements from the website.

Non-personalized advertisements may continue to be displayed.

Where required by applicable law, users must be able to manage their consent choices regarding advertising cookies and related tracking technologies.

10. User Rights (LGPD and GDPR)

Under applicable data protection legislation, users may have the right to:

  • Confirm the existence of personal data processing;
  • Access their personal data;
  • Correct inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information;
  • Request anonymization, blocking, or deletion of personal data;
  • Request data portability, where applicable;
  • Obtain information about data sharing;
  • Withdraw consent;
  • Object to certain processing activities;
  • Request restriction of processing, where applicable;
  • Lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority.

The exercise of these rights is subject to the conditions and exceptions established by applicable law.

11. Exercising Your Rights

Requests related to privacy and personal data protection may be directed to the Data Controller identified below:

Data Controller: LEGACY MEDIA DIGITAL LLC

Employer Identification Number (EIN): 30-1482216

Website: smarthomesvisions.com

All requests will be reviewed and processed in accordance with applicable legislation.

Identity verification may be required to protect personal data and prevent unauthorized requests.

12. Google Analytics Opt-Out

Users may prevent their browsing activity from being used by Google Analytics by installing Google’s official browser add-on:

Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Users may also manage cookies through their browser settings and applicable consent management tools.

13. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services.

We do not control the privacy practices, content, or security measures adopted by these third parties.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.

14. Data Security

We adopt reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational measures to protect personal data against:

  • Unauthorized access;
  • Improper disclosure;
  • Accidental loss;
  • Destruction;
  • Unauthorized modification;
  • Fraudulent or unlawful processing.

Although appropriate security measures are implemented, no method of data transmission or storage over the Internet can guarantee absolute security.

15. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 2026 and may be updated at any time to reflect:

  • Changes in applicable legislation;
  • Updates to website functionality;
  • Changes involving advertising partners;
  • Modifications to cookies or tracking technologies;
  • Improvements to privacy and security practices.

Any updated version will be published on this page.

Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about how personal information is handled.