Smart Home Secrets Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 24, 2026
Who We Are
SmartHomeSecrets.ca is a personal smart home knowledge hub run by Brad Andrews of Canada. The site is dedicated to sharing practical, honest guidance on home automation, with a particular focus on local-first solutions using Home Assistant.
What Information We Collect
SmartHomeSecrets.ca does not require you to create an account or submit personal information to read content on this site. If you choose to submit a message through the contact form, you will provide a name, email address, and message. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry and is never sold or shared with third parties.
Analytics
This site uses Google Analytics 4 to understand traffic patterns and popular content. Analytics data is collected in aggregate and is not used to identify individual visitors. Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish visits — see the Cookies section below for details on managing your preferences. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by declining cookies when prompted, or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies
This site uses cookies for analytics purposes. When you first visit, you will be asked to accept or decline analytics cookies. Declining will prevent Google Analytics from collecting any data about your visit. Essential cookies required for basic WordPress operation may still be set regardless of your preference. You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
Third-Party Services
This site uses a small number of third-party services that may process data on your behalf:
- Google Analytics 4 — website traffic analytics. Privacy policy
- Cloudflare — DNS, content delivery, and security. Your requests pass through Cloudflare’s network. Privacy policy
- SMTP2GO — used to deliver contact form submissions to the site owner. Message content and your email address are transmitted through their servers. Privacy policy
None of these services are used for advertising or to build individual visitor profiles.
Affiliate Links & Sponsorship
SmartHomeSecrets.ca is reader-supported. Some links on this site are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission if you purchase through them — at no extra cost to you. These links help keep the site running. Affiliate relationships never influence our recommendations; we only recommend products and services we have personally used or thoroughly researched.
Third-Party Links
Articles on this site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit.
Your Rights (PIPEDA)
As a Canadian site, SmartHomeSecrets.ca operates under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). You have the right to request access to any personal information we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate information, or request deletion of your information. To exercise any of these rights, use the Contact page. We will respond within 30 days. Contact form enquiries may be retained for up to 12 months for reference purposes, after which they are deleted.
Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy? Use the Contact page to get in touch.