Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 1, 2025
SMT Constructions (“we”, “us”, “our”) takes your privacy seriously. This policy explains what data we collect when you use SMT-CRM, how we use it, and your rights.
1. Data We Collect
Account & Contact Information
- Name, email address, company name, and phone number when you sign up
- Payment information — processed by PayPal; we never see your card or bank details
- Communications you send us (support requests, emails)
Usage Data
- IP address and browser type when you visit smtconstructions.com
- Pages visited and actions taken on our website (no third-party tracking scripts)
CRM Data (Self-Hosted)
If you self-host SMT-CRM, all your CRM data stays on your server. We have no access to it whatsoever.
CRM Data (Managed Cloud)
If you use our managed cloud hosting, your CRM data is stored on servers we operate. It is encrypted at rest and in transit. We access it only for operational/maintenance purposes and never share it with third parties.
2. How We Use Your Data
- Deliver and maintain the SMT-CRM service you purchased
- Process payments and send receipts via PayPal
- Send transactional emails (account setup, renewal reminders)
- Respond to support requests
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your data, share it with advertisers, or use it for targeted advertising.
3. Data Retention
We retain your account information for as long as your subscription is active plus 2 years thereafter for legal and accounting purposes. You may request deletion at any time (see Section 6).
Server access logs are retained for 90 days.
4. Cookies
Our website uses only essential session cookies necessary for the site to function (e.g., keeping you signed in). We do not use analytics cookies, tracking pixels, or advertising cookies.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- PayPal — payment processing. Subject to PayPal's Privacy Policy.
- Postfix (self-hosted SMTP) — outbound email delivery. No third-party email service provider.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and all associated personal data
- Export your CRM data (managed cloud customers)
- Opt out of non-transactional communications
To exercise these rights, email us at info@smtconstructions.com. We respond within 30 days.
7. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS/TLS encryption, regular security updates, file permission hardening, and access logging. However, no system is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's Privacy
SMT-CRM is a business software product intended for users 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. We will notify you by email of material changes. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the latest revision.
10. Contact
Privacy questions or requests: info@smtconstructions.com
SMT Constructions
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