SmartCognizer

Last Updated: April 6, 2026

Privacy Policy

SmartCognizer (Proprietorship of [Your Full Name])

Contact: support@smartcognizer.com

1. Introduction

SmartCognizer ("we", "our", "us", "the Platform") is a SaaS platform operated as a proprietorship. We enable freelancers, creators, and businesses to create profile pages, collect leads, manage bookings, and engage with their audience.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information. By using SmartCognizer, you agree to this policy.

2. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide Directly

CategoryExamples
Account InformationName, email address (via Google OAuth or manual signup), profile picture
Profile ContentBio, links, services offered, custom branding
Form Builder DataQuestions, fields, and logic you create for lead capture
Lead DataInformation submitted by your visitors (names, emails, custom form responses, files)
Uploaded FilesImages, PDFs, videos, documents stored for your profile or leads

b) Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address and approximate location (city/region level)
  • Device type, browser, operating system
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

c) Payment Information

We use Razorpay to process payments. We do not store your full card or banking details. Razorpay may store payment method identifiers (e.g., card fingerprint, customer ID) on their secure servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

PurposeLegal Basis (India)
Provide and improve servicesContract performance
Google OAuth loginUser consent
Create/delete calendar events for bookingsUser consent & contract
Store and display leads in your CRMContract performance
Process recurring subscriptions via RazorpayContract performance
Send transactional emails (OTP, invoices, notifications)Contract performance
Analyze platform usage (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity)Legitimate interest
Detect and prevent fraudLegal obligation

4. Google Services (OAuth & Calendar) — Restricted Scope Compliance

When you connect your Google account to SmartCognizer:

What We Access

  • Basic profile information: Name, email address, profile picture
  • Calendar events: We request the following restricted scopes:
    • https://www.googleapis.com/auth/calendar
    • https://www.googleapis.com/auth/calendar.events

What We Do With Calendar Access

ActionWhen It Happens
Create eventsWhen a lead books a call/meeting via your SmartCognizer booking page
Delete eventsImmediately when you delete the corresponding booking from your SmartCognizer CRM

What We DO NOT Do

  • ❌ Read your existing calendar events (to check availability or any other purpose)
  • ❌ Edit events you created outside SmartCognizer
  • ❌ Access your Google Drive, Gmail, or any other Google service
  • ❌ Share your Google data with any third party

Google API Limited Use Disclosure

SmartCognizer's use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

5. Lead Processing Logic (Controller vs Processor)

SmartCognizer is a multi-tenant platform:

  • User A's leads never mix with User B's leads — complete data isolation
  • You (the SmartCognizer user) are the Data Controller for leads you collect
  • SmartCognizer acts as a Data Processor on your behalf
RoleResponsibility
You (Controller)Decide what data to collect, how to use it, and ensure you have legal basis (e.g., visitor consent)
Us (Processor)Store, display, and allow export of lead data as you direct

We do not use your leads for our own purposes (e.g., marketing, analytics, AI training).

6. Lead Export

FeatureDetails
AvailabilityPaid plans only (not available on Free plan)
FormatMicrosoft Excel (.xlsx)
Data includedAll lead data captured through your CRM forms (name, email, custom fields, timestamps, etc.)
Bulk deletion after exportNot available. Leads remain in your CRM unless you delete them individually or delete your account

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

ToolPurposeOpt-Out Link
Google AnalyticsUsage analyticsOpt-out
Google Tag ManagerScript managementN/A (controls other tags)
Microsoft ClaritySession recording & heatmapsOpt-out

You can disable cookies via browser settings, but some platform features may not function properly.

8. Payments & Recurring Subscriptions

We use Razorpay for payment processing.

What We Store

  • Razorpay customer ID (to manage recurring subscriptions)
  • Last 4 digits of card/bank account (for display purposes only)
  • Subscription status and billing history

What We DO NOT Store

  • Full card numbers
  • CVV
  • Full bank account numbers

Recurring Subscription Authorization

When you sign up for a paid plan with recurring billing, you authorize SmartCognizer to charge your selected payment method automatically each billing cycle. You can cancel anytime from your dashboard. Cancellation stops future charges but does not refund the current billing cycle (except within the refund window — see Refund Policy).

9. Data Storage & Security

  • Servers: Hostinger VPS (India region)
  • Encryption: Data encrypted at rest and in transit (TLS 1.2+)
  • Access: Only the proprietor and authorized contractors have access (all bound by confidentiality)

While we take reasonable security measures, no system is 100% secure. You use the Platform at your own risk.

10. Data Retention & Deletion

Data TypeRetention Period
Account informationUntil account deletion
Profile contentUntil account deletion
Leads (CRM data)Until account deletion (or until you manually delete individual leads)
Uploaded filesUntil account deletion
Usage logs (IP, device data)12 months
Payment records7 years (for tax/legal compliance)

Account Deletion

When you delete your account from your dashboard, all your leads, profile data, and uploaded files are permanently deleted within 30 days. Google Calendar events created by SmartCognizer are immediately deleted via API. Payment records are retained as required by law.

11. Your Rights (Indian Users)

Under Indian law (including IT Rules 2021), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data (request a copy)
  • Correction (fix inaccurate data)
  • Deletion (delete your account and data)
  • Grievance redressal (contact below)

To exercise these rights, email support@smartcognizer.com with "Privacy Request" in the subject line. We respond within 7 business days.

12. Grievance Officer (IT Rules 2021)

As an intermediary operating in India, SmartCognizer appoints the following Grievance Officer:

Name[Your Full Name] (Proprietor)
Emailgrievance@smartcognizer.com
Response time24 hours acknowledgment; 15 days resolution

Until a separate DPO is appointed, the Grievance Officer handles all data protection and platform-related complaints.

13. Third-Party Services & Their Policies

ServicePurposePrivacy Policy
GoogleAuthentication, CalendarGoogle Privacy Policy
RazorpayPayments, SubscriptionsRazorpay Privacy Policy
HostingerHosting, Email SMTPHostinger Privacy Policy
Google AnalyticsAnalyticsGoogle Analytics Terms
Microsoft ClaritySession recordingMicrosoft Privacy

14. Children's Privacy

SmartCognizer is not directed at children under 13 (or under 18 in India for contract purposes). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided data, contact us immediately at support@smartcognizer.com.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Material changes will be notified via email to registered users and/or dashboard notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

16. Contact Us

PurposeContact
Privacy questionssupport@smartcognizer.com
Grievance/complaintgrievance@smartcognizer.com
Data deletion requestsupport@smartcognizer.com

Proprietor: [Your Full Name]
Address for legal notices: [Your Current Address, City, State, PIN Code]

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