Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 3, 2026
A Smarter House (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates the website and YouTube channel “A Smarter House.” This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our content.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Norwegian Personal Data Act.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter or email list
- Leave comments on our blog posts
- Contact us via email or contact forms
- Participate in surveys or promotions
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Any other information you choose to provide
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, device identifiers
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
1.3 YouTube Analytics
Our YouTube channel uses YouTube Analytics, which collects data about how viewers interact with our videos. This includes:
- Video watch time and engagement metrics
- Demographic information (age range, gender, location)
- Device types and traffic sources
This data is collected and processed by Google/YouTube according to their privacy policies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our content: Understanding what topics and formats resonate with our audience
- To communicate with you: Responding to inquiries, sending newsletters (with your consent), and providing updates
- To analyze website performance: Using analytics to understand traffic patterns and user behavior
- To comply with legal obligations: Meeting requirements under applicable laws and regulations
- To prevent fraud and ensure security: Protecting our website and users from malicious activities
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or agree to cookies (you can withdraw consent at any time)
- Legitimate Interests: To analyze website performance, improve content, and maintain security
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website performance.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
- Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites for advertising purposes
Managing Cookies:
You can control and/or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect and process your personal data:
5.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. For more information, see
You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the
Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
5.2 YouTube
Our website embeds YouTube videos. When you view embedded videos, YouTube may collect information about you. For more information, see
5.3 Email Service Providers
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored with our email service provider (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit). These providers are GDPR-compliant and process data according to their privacy policies.
5.4 Social Media Platforms
We may link to or embed content from social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X). These platforms may collect information about you according to their privacy policies.
6. Affiliate Links and Advertising
A Smarter House participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission if you click on certain links and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.
We only recommend products and services that we genuinely believe will provide value to our audience. Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or recommendations.
Affiliate Programs We Participate In:
- Amazon Associates Program
- Other smart home product affiliate programs
For more details, please see our full Affiliate Disclosure on our
Terms of Use page.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
- Email Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Website Analytics: Typically 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Contact Form Inquiries: Up to 2 years for record-keeping purposes
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
8.1 Right to Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
8.2 Right to Rectification
You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
8.3 Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”)
You can request that we delete your personal data under certain circumstances.
8.4 Right to Restrict Processing
You can request that we limit how we use your personal data.
8.5 Right to Data Portability
You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
8.6 Right to Object
You can object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing.
8.7 Right to Withdraw Consent
If we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
How to Exercise Your Rights:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: Post@asmarterhouse.com
We will respond to your request within 30 days.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website and content are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
In accordance with Norwegian law, the age of consent for data processing is 13 years old. If you are under 13, please do not provide any personal information on our website.
If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
10. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA, particularly the United States, where some of our third-party service providers (e.g., Google, YouTube) are located.
When we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable)
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: post@asmarterhouse.com