Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 19, 2026
At SmartBlogs, we respect your privacy. This policy describes what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have.
1. Who We Are
SmartBlogs is an AI-powered content platform that automatically generates and publishes blog posts to WordPress websites. Our service is available at smartblogs.tech.
Contact:
Email: privacy@smartblogs.tech
2. What Data We Collect
2.1 Account Information
- Email address - For account creation and communication
- Password - Stored encrypted (we never see your password)
- Google account data - Only when using Google login (name and email)
2.2 Website Information
- WordPress site URL - To publish content to your site
- Site name - For display in your dashboard
- API key - Automatically generated for secure communication
2.3 Content Settings
- Niche/industry - To generate relevant content
- Target audience description - For personalized content
- Tone of voice - Your preferred writing style
- Language - English, Dutch, German, French, or Spanish
- Keywords - For SEO-optimized content
2.4 Generated Content
- Blog post titles and content - AI-generated based on your settings
- Publication status - Whether posts have been published to WordPress
2.5 Payment Information
We do not store credit card or bank details. All payments are processed by Stripe, a certified PCI-DSS Level 1 payment provider. We only receive a reference ID to manage your subscription.
3. How We Use Your Data
| Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|
| Create and manage your account | Contract performance |
| Generate AI content | Contract performance |
| Publish content to WordPress | Contract performance |
| Process payments | Contract performance |
| Send service notifications | Legitimate interest |
| Prevent fraud | Legitimate interest |
4. Third Parties (Sub-processors)
We only share your data with services necessary for our platform:
4.1 Supabase (Database & Authentication)
- Data: All account data, content settings, generated posts
- Location: EU (Frankfurt, Germany)
- Privacy Policy: supabase.com/privacy
4.2 Stripe (Payments)
- Data: Email address, subscription information
- Purpose: Secure payment processing
- Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy
4.3 Anthropic (AI Content Generation)
- Data: Content settings (niche, audience, tone, keywords)
- Purpose: Generate AI-powered blog posts
- Note: Anthropic does not use your data for model training
- Privacy Policy: anthropic.com/privacy
4.4 Google (Optional - OAuth login)
- Data: Email and name (only when using Google login)
- Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
5. Cookies
We only use functional cookies necessary for our service to work:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
sb-*-auth-token | Keep you logged in | Session |
We do not use tracking cookies, Google Analytics, or marketing pixels. You are not tracked for advertising purposes.
6. Security
We protect your data with:
- HTTPS encryption - All communication is encrypted
- Password hashing - Passwords are never stored in plain text
- Row Level Security - You can only access your own data
- API authentication - Secure tokens for WordPress communication
- EU hosting - Data stays within the European Union
7. Data Retention
| Data | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account data | Until you delete your account |
| Generated content | Until you delete your account |
| Payment history | 7 years (legal requirement) |
| Server logs | 30 days |
8. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the following rights:
- Access - View all your data in your dashboard
- Rectification - Update your data in your settings
- Erasure - Delete your account and all associated data
- Restriction - Request restriction of processing
- Portability - Receive your data in a readable format
- Objection - Object to certain types of processing
To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@smartblogs.tech. We will respond within 30 days.
9. WordPress Plugin
Our WordPress plugin (SmartBlogs Connector) stores an API key in your WordPress database. This key is used for secure communication between your site and SmartBlogs.
- The API key never leaves your WordPress server (except for authentication)
- You are responsible for the security of your WordPress installation
- When you uninstall the plugin, the key is automatically deleted
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. For significant changes, we will notify you by email. The latest version is always available on this page.
11. Contact & Complaints
Have questions about this privacy policy or want to file a complaint?
Email: privacy@smartblogs.tech
You also have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority. In the Netherlands, this is the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens: autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl