1. Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how fastmodernsites.com collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data. We follow a privacy-first, non-tracking, and data-minimization approach.
We do not use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, advertising cookies, or behavioral profiling technologies.
If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, this Policy also explains your rights under GDPR and Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal data you choose to submit, including:
- Email address or contact information
- Uploaded content or files
- Support requests or communication
Purpose: To operate the platform, deliver requested services, and respond to inquiries.
Lawful Basis (GDPR):
- Contract (Art. 6(1)(b))
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) when applicable
- Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) for platform security and functionality
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
We collect minimal technical data required for the website to function:
- Browser type
- Device type
- Server logs (security logs, error logs)
Purpose: Security, stability, fraud prevention, and essential functionality.
Lawful Basis (GDPR):
- Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f))
- Security obligations (Art. 32)
We do not use this data for analytics, advertising, or tracking.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data only to:
- Provide and maintain smartek.pub
- Deliver interactive publishing features
- Create new titles based on levels of interest
- Respond to support requests
- Ensure platform security
- Prevent misuse or fraud
We do not use personal data for marketing, advertising, or behavioral analysis.
6. International Data Transfers (GDPR)
If you are located in the EU/EEA, UK, or Switzerland, your data may be processed in:
- Switzerland (high-standard privacy jurisdiction)
- United States (Didgebridge LLC operations)
Transfers are protected using:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequate safeguards under GDPR
- Swiss FADP-aligned protections
We maintain a privacy posture consistent with GDPR principles.
7. Data Storage & Security
We use industry-standard security measures, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Access controls
- Monitoring for unauthorized access
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described.
Do Not Track
By default we do NOT collect or store any data if a visitor has Do Not Track enabled. The Do Not Track browser setting asks a web application to disable either its own tracking or third-party tracking of an individual user. We never track your users anyway, but by default we also ignore visits with Do Not Track enabled and do not add them to your dashboard. Read more on how to disable this behavior.
We do collect and store UTM codes
We track these UTM codes:
- utm_source (e.g.: duckduckgo.com)
- utm_medium (e.g.: search)
- utm_campaign (e.g.: get_customers_02)
- utm_content (e.g.: sidebar)
- utm_term (this is deprecated as it is intended to contain user data)
Language
We collect and store the language of the visitor.
8. Third-Party Links
Smartek.pub may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.
9. Children's Privacy
fastmodernsites.com is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Protecting Your Child's Privacy — COPPA
When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under 13, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children's privacy and safety online.
We do not specifically market to children under 13. Our Website is not designed for use by anyone under the age of 13 (“Child”), though we realize we may have a Child attempt to make purchases through our Website. We do not verify the age of our Users nor do we have any liability for verifying a User's age. If you are a Child, please seek the permission of a parent or guardian before using our Website. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your Child is using our Website, please contact us to remove your Child's account; we reserve the right to ask you for verification of your relationship to the Child before we honor such a request. If we discover that a Child has created an account on our Website, we will immediately delete the account as soon as we discover it, we will not use the information for any purpose, and we will not disclose the information to third parties. However, as parent of such a Child, you understand that you are legally liable for any transactions created by the Child.
10. Your GDPR Rights
If you are located in the EU/EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access – Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data
- Right to Restriction – Limit how your data is processed
- Right to Object – Object to certain processing activities
- Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to Withdraw Consent – At any time, where consent is the lawful basis
Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to other websites that are not under our direct control. These websites may have their own policies regarding privacy. We have no control of or responsibility for linked websites and provide these links solely for the convenience and information of our visitors. You access such linked Websites at your own risk. These websites are not subject to this Privacy Policy. You should check the privacy policies, if any, of those individual websites to see how the operators of those third-party websites will utilize your personal information. In addition, these websites may contain a link to Websites of our affiliates. The websites of our affiliates are not subject to this Privacy Policy, and you should check their individual privacy policies to see how the operators of such websites will utilize your personal information.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
California Online Privacy Protection Act
CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law's reach stretches well beyond California to require any person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting Personally Identifiable Information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals or companies with whom it is being shared. See more at consumercal.org.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Effective Date” will reflect the most recent version. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
Service Providers
We employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate our Website (“Service Providers”), to provide our Website on our behalf, to perform Website-related services or to assist us in analyzing how our Website is used. These third-parties have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Fair Information Practices
The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information. In order to comply with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur: We will notify the users via email within 30 business days.
We also agree to the individual redress principle, which requires that individuals have a right to pursue legally enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or a government agency to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.
How does our site handle Do Not Track signals?
We do respond to web browsers Do Not Track signals from a web browser, mobile operating systems or mobile apps or Do Not Track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place. Your privacy is important to us so we have developed a comprehensive privacy policy for how we handle any personal data or PII.
Opting-Out
We give you choices about how we communicate with you.
Email or Texting Communications: you can stop receiving promotional email messages from fastmodernsites.com from Didgebridge by following the opt-out instructions provided in any such message you receive. Postal Mail: You can stop receiving promotional postal mail from Didgebridge by following the opt-out instructions that may be included within those communications. Mobile Text Messages: We only send you promotional mobile text messages if you explicitly ask to receive these (you opt in). You can stop receiving promotional text messages by following the instructions to opt out provided within that text messaging program. PLEASE NOTE: We will honor your request to stop receiving promotional email, text and postal messages from Didgebridge.
However, we may continue to send you service-related communications such as emails confirming purchases through our websites. And we may keep information for record keeping, such as to ensure we fulfill consumer requests not to send particular types of messages.
We take continual steps to keep your personal information accurate. Many Didgebridge campaigns provide access to view or update personal information you provided when you first registered online. Check where you registered to learn if you can view or update your information there.
Updates to Our Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make material changes to this policy, we may notify you on our Website, by a blog post, by email, or by any method we determine. The method we choose is at our sole discretion. We will also change the “Last Updated” date at the beginning of this Privacy Policy. Any changes we make to our Privacy Policy are effective as of this Last Updated date and replace any prior Privacy Policies.
CAN-SPAM Act
The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.
To be in accordance with CAN-SPAM, we agree to the following:
- Not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses.
- Identify the message as an advertisement.
- Include the physical address of our business or site headquarters.
- Monitor third-party email marketing services for compliance, if one is used.
- Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests quickly.
- Allow users to unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email received.
We collect your email address in order to be in accordance with CAN-SPAM.
If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, you can email us at info@didgebridge.com and we will promptly remove you from ALL correspondence. OPTING OUT OF COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIDGEBRIDGE OR INTELLISMART PLATFORM: texting STOP if you received a text message from us will remove you from our contact lists for the keyword you opted-in to. To be removed from our contact lists, please write to Didgebridge Labs or Didgebridge at the following address:
12. Contact Information
For privacy questions or GDPR requests:
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact us using the information below.
Didgebridge, LLC
9465 Counselors Row
Suite 200
Indianapolis, Indiana 46240
United States
To contact us use the contact form on the Didgebridge website or use the contact form on fastmodernsites.com.
Last Edited on September 4, 2026
Fast Modern Sites is a specialized digital service operated by Didgebridge, LLC.