Effective Date: February 20, 2026

At Smithswerk ("we," "us," or "our"), we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit smithswerk.com (the "Site") or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, relates to, or describes you ("Personal Data"), including:

Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.

Financial Information: Payment details processed through our third-party providers.

Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, and usage patterns collected via cookies and tracking technologies.

2. Third-Party Service Providers
To provide a seamless experience, we share information with trusted partners:

Payment Processing & Accounting: We use PayPal and Intuit QuickBooks to process payments and manage customer invoices. When you make a purchase, your financial information is collected directly by these processors. We do not store your full credit card numbers on our servers.

Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to track site behavior. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3. SMS Messaging & Mobile Privacy
We take the privacy of your mobile information seriously.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

If you choose to receive SMS updates from us, you may opt-out at any time by replying "STOP."

4. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:

Process and ship your orders for automotive instruments.

Maintain your customer profile within our QuickBooks accounting system.

Improve our website functionality based on Google Analytics data.

Communicate regarding order status or customer support inquiries.

5. Cookies and Tracking
Our Site uses cookies to keep track of your shopping cart and to provide analytics. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our Site may not function properly.

6. Data Retention and Security
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy (e.g., for tax and accounting purposes via QuickBooks). We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, but please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Smithswerk
304 S Allen St.
Carson, IA 51525
Email: sales@smithswerk.com
Phone: (712) 746-7450