Introduction to Our Cookie Policy
Welcome to Smart Creator Contracts. We serve as a reliable resource for legal contracts and guidance tailored for creators and entrepreneurs. In the interest of transparency and responsible use of your data, we have established this Cookie Law Policy to inform our users about the use of cookies and other technologies on our digital platform. Whether you are interacting with various elements of the SMC site, from reviewing our complimentary kit of legal templates to subscribing to our newsletter, it is essential to understand when a cookie is active, what information it collects, and how it may influence your user experience. Below, you will find a range of use cases for cookies, as well as details regarding the specific cookies we utilize and their purposes. Additionally, you will find pertinent information on how to disable and manage cookies, including the implications of deleting them.
What Exactly Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are frequently used to make websites work efficiently, or to process site visitor preferences and your online experience. Cookies also enable the owners of websites to analyze how people use the site, which helps site owners improve their sites in an ongoing fashion and make the online experience better for visitors. Smart Creator Contracts uses cookies to provide you with a seamless experience as you query our legal templates and resources.
Types of Cookies Utilized
- Required cookies: These cookies are required to enable you to navigate the website and use its functions. For example, they allow you to log into secure areas, page navigation and access to contract templates. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.
- Performance cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website. For example, we use cookies to track which pages are most frequently visited by users and how users navigate through our site. This information is aggregated anonymously to analyse performance and identify improvements to resources and materials we provide for creators and entrepreneurs.
- Functional cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. For example, they may remember your language and region preferences.
- Analytics cookies: We also use a number of analytics services to gather statistics about our users, most frequently read articles, template contracts and popular subjects on the site. This helps us make decisions as to content strategy and ensure that the site continues to meet the needs of our community.
- Advertising & marketing cookies: From time to time we may be required, or elect to use a cookie to present targeted content or advertisement either from our website or through carefully selected third parties. The cookie collects information which helps to target your interests, allowing us to select some information that is appropriate to you.
How Smart Creator Contracts Leverages Cookies
Cookies optimize your Smart Creator Contracts experience. Here’s how:
- Confirm the site is secure and functions properly when you download legal templates or login to your account
- Personalize content suggestions, e.g. articles relevant to your creative profession
- Track and enhance newsletter signups and options
- Understand site usage to help identify trends, improve UX and inform educational resources
- Optimize user support by storing prior interactions and preferences for more timely assistance
Note: We always strive to use cookies judiciously and collect only those user-specific bits related to service provision and development of our offering.
Cookies Used by Our Third Party Partners
Smart Creator Contracts may use trusted third-party service providers to help us improve your experience of our website. These partners can place cookies on your device when you interact with our website. For instance, these third-party cookies may include:
- Analytic Cookies (like Google Analytics) that enable us to learn about how visitors use our website and improve your experience on our website.
- Email Marketing Cookies that help us ensure that the email newsletters or notices that we send you reach you as intended and help us understand how you use our services.
- Social Plugins that make it easier for you to share articles and resources that you find on our website with others on social media.
Our partners are carefully chosen and have agreed to follow robust data protection standards. We don’t allow third parties to use cookies except in compliance with this policy.
Managing Cookies On This Site
We think your online data should be yours to control. When you use Smart Creator Contracts, there are options to help you control the placement of cookies. These include:
- Accept all cookies for the most optimal experience.
- Reject non-essential cookies and still have access to the core functionalities of the site.
- Modify browser settings to block cookies, or block cookies and delete existing cookies, at any time.
Most browser applications let you view through their privacy controls and modify the way cookies are placed on your device. If you choose to disable individual cookie settings, please be aware that certain features such as recommending content or managing your account may no longer function as intended. View the help pages of your browser application for instructions on how to change preferences.
The Security Measures We Use
Privacy is of the utmost importance to us at Smart Creator Contracts. We employ technical and organizational measures to protect any information our cookies collect. For example, we use encryption, store data securely, and carry out regular security audits. We will restrict access to cookie data to authorized personnel only. Any information we collect is used for the purposes described in this policy, and in accordance with applicable U.S. laws relating to data protection.
Cookie Expiration and Data Retention
Cookies on our site can have different shelf lives depending on their purposes:
- Session cookies: These cookies are temporary and are removed from your computer once you close your web browser. These cookies are used to handle your immediate needs while in site navigation.
- Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your computer for a specified period of time or until permanently deleted. In these cases, cookies are used to recognize and recall information related to you, facilitating your experience on subsequent site visits.
We regularly assess all cookie use and remove cookies that are not considered necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.
Your Rights and Choices Regarding Cookies
As a Smart Creator Contracts user, you have the right to:
- Request information regarding the cookie or cookies we use and the information collected via our cookies
- Withdraw at any time your consent for non-essential cookies to be placed on your device
- Request that personal data be deleted or corrected (if legally required) in connection with cookies
To exercise the rights above or if you would like to know more about how we use cookies, you may contact our support team at [email protected] or call us at (617) 218-0777. Our dedicated support team is available Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM EST.
Our Approach to Children and Cookies
Smart Creator Contracts is intended for adults, specifically creators and other entrepreneurs aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect or store information from children under the age of 13 through cookies or any other technology. In the event that we become aware that we may have collected personal information from a child under 13 on our website, we will inform the child and, upon the request of the parent, delete that information.
Modifications to This Cookie Policy
We may revise this Cookie Policy from time to time due to technological advancements, legal requirements or changes in our business practices. When we do so, we will update the ‘Last Updated’ section at the top of this page and, to the extent that we deem it appropriate, inform users through an alert on our website or website newsletter. We encourage you to come back here on a regular basis to review this policy to see whether and how we have changed our use of cookies and other similar tracking technologies and processing of your personal data.
Contact Us for Cookie and Privacy Inquiries
For any questions, comments, and/or inquiries you have with respect to this Cookie Policy, or the use of cookies on or through the Smart Creator Contracts, our support team can be contacted Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST at:
- 1 Beacon St Ste 62 Boston MA 02108
- (617) 218-0777
- [email protected]
We will work to provide you with an answer reasonably and adequately. For more details on our privacy practices, please review our Privacy Policy.
How Smart Creator Contracts Empowers You
At Smart Creator Contracts, we’re about more than just creating legal templates and information for creators. We help creators and entrepreneurs get the clarity, trust, and control over their digital experience. Our clear cookie practices are examples of how we help them do this. When using our services, you can expect to receive resources that help you make informed choices – all delivered transparently. So start exploring, sign up for our newsletter for timely legal updates, and reach out if you have a question or two. Your personal information, your creations, and your success are top of mind at all times.