The Short Version
- I don't collect personal data unless you contact me
- I don't use tracking cookies
- I use affiliate links (clearly disclosed on each review)
- I use AI tools to help write articles (all opinions are mine)
- GitHub Pages hosts this site and may log basic access data
Who I Am
Smart Buy Reviews is a personal review website run by Nitin Mohan. I'm a real person based in the UK - you can find me on LinkedIn. This isn't a corporate site with a team of writers; it's just me, sharing honest reviews of products and services I've personally used.
Information I Collect
Smart Buy Reviews does not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it (for example, by contacting me via LinkedIn). I don't use cookies for tracking, and I don't run analytics scripts that identify individual users.
Hosting & Log Data
This site is hosted on GitHub Pages. Like most web hosts, GitHub may automatically collect non-personal information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
This data is used for security and performance purposes and is not linked to any personally identifiable information. I don't have access to this raw log data.
AI Assistance in Content Creation
Full transparency: I use AI tools to help write the articles on this site. This is disclosed on every review.
Here's what that means for your privacy:
- Your data is not used: The AI tools I use don't process any visitor data. They help me write based on my own notes and experiences.
- No AI-powered personalisation: You see the same content as everyone else. There's no AI tracking your behaviour or customising content for you.
- The opinions are mine: AI helps with writing structure and flow; all product opinions, recommendations, and testing are done by me personally.
For more details on how I create content, see my How I Review page.
Affiliate Links
Smart Buy Reviews participates in the Amazon Associates Programme and other affiliate networks. When you click a product link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
What this means for privacy: When you click an affiliate link, you're taken to a third-party website (like Amazon) which has its own privacy policy and tracking. I receive anonymised data about purchases (that a sale was made) but no personal information about you.
Affiliate relationships never influence my reviews or recommendations. I only recommend products I genuinely believe offer good value. Read more about my review process.
External Links
This site contains links to external websites (retailers, manufacturers, etc.). I'm not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. I encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under 13. I don't knowingly collect any personal information from children.
Your Rights (UK GDPR)
Since I don't collect personal data, there's typically nothing to request access to or delete. However, if you've contacted me and want your correspondence deleted, you have the right to request this.
Under UK GDPR, you have rights including access, rectification, erasure, and the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach me via LinkedIn or visit the About Me page.