Privacy Policy
Last updated — March 2026
Adsmithy is operated by Merlio (SIREN 884589896, Paris, France). This Privacy Policy explains how Merlio collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use Adsmithy. By using Adsmithy, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
- —Registration Information: We collect your email address and password when you create an account.
- —Conversation Data: We store chat conversations to enhance user experience, provide continuity, and allow users to retrieve past interactions.
- —Payment Information: For subscription services, payments are processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your payment card details.
- —Usage Data: We collect analytics and logs to monitor platform performance and prevent abuse.
- —Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics (Google Analytics, Hotjar, Tag Manager) and affiliate tracking. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
- —To provide, maintain, and improve our services.
- —To communicate with you about your account, updates, and promotional offers.
- —To ensure the security and integrity of our services.
- —To process subscription payments and manage your subscription status.
- —To analyze usage, secure the platform, and prevent abuse.
Information Sharing
Service Providers: We share necessary data with third-party service providers to support our platform, including hosting providers (AWS EU Central), analytics, and payment processors such as Stripe.
AI Processing Providers: When using our AI features, your requests may be processed by third-party providers, including but not limited to:
Some processing may occur outside the EU, depending on the provider. These providers have their own privacy policies.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR Article 6:
- —Contractual necessity: Processing required to provide and maintain Adsmithy services, manage your account, and process payments.
- —Legitimate interest: Analytics, platform security, fraud prevention, and service improvement.
- —Consent: Marketing communications and non-essential cookies. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
- —Legal obligation: Where required by applicable law (e.g., tax records, fraud reporting).
Data Location and Transfers
Your data is primarily stored in AWS EU Central (Europe). Some processing (such as AI queries) may occur outside the European Union. Where data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission to ensure an adequate level of protection for your personal data.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information as long as needed to provide our services or as required by law. You may request deletion of your account and data at any time.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@adsmithy.com.
EU users: Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to object to processing based on legitimate interest. You also have the right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. In France, this is the CNIL (Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés — www.cnil.fr).
California residents: You have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to access, delete, and opt out of certain uses of your personal information.
Children's Privacy
Adsmithy is not intended for users under 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
Cookies and Tracking
By using Adsmithy, you consent to our use of cookies and tracking for analytics and affiliate management. You can manage cookies in your browser settings.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on our site.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at hello@adsmithy.com.