Privacy Policy

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Last Updated: October 20, 2025, in accordance with data protection standards and ensuring GDPR compliance for safeguarding personal information.

Strategic Marketing and Business Development LLC (“SMBD,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is dedicated to ensuring data protection while safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website https://smbd-llc.com (“Website”) or engage our services, all in accordance with GDPR compliance. By using our website or sharing your personal information, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

We may collect the following types of information in accordance with our data protection practices and GDPR compliance:

1.1 Personal Information

When you fill out a contact form, schedule a consultation, or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect personal information such as:

- Name

- Email address

- Phone number

- Company name

- Job title

- Any other details you voluntarily provide in your message

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain data to enhance your experience, including:

- IP address

- Browser type and version

- Device type and operating system

- Pages visited, date/time stamps, and referral sources

- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

We utilize your personal information for the following purposes while ensuring data protection compliance:  

- To respond to your inquiries or service requests  

- To provide and manage our business services  

- To send updates, newsletters, or promotional content (only if you opt in)  

- To enhance our website’s functionality, performance, and user experience  

- To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activity  

We will only process your personal information when we have a lawful basis under GDPR compliance, such as:  

- Your consent (Article 6(1)(a))  

- Contract performance (Article 6(1)(b))  

- Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c))  

- Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f))

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements related to GDPR compliance. If you have subscribed to receive emails, you may unsubscribe at any time, and your data will be deleted upon request.

We may share your data only in the following situations to ensure data protection and maintain GDPR compliance: With trusted service providers (e.g., email marketing, analytics, web hosting) who assist in operating our business and are bound by confidentiality agreements regarding your personal information. When required by law or to comply with legal processes. During a business transfer such as a merger or acquisition, provided the new entity upholds this Privacy Policy. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

As a U.S.-based company, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where data protection laws may vary from those in your country. We implement appropriate safeguards to ensure GDPR compliance in protecting your information, including standard contractual clauses when applicable.

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience while ensuring data protection and GDPR compliance. 

6.1 What Cookies Do

Cookies help us:

- Analyze web traffic and usage trends

- Personalize your experience

- Improve website functionality, all while safeguarding your personal information.

6.2 Your Cookie Choices

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, certain features of our website may not function properly.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal information under data protection laws: 

Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data. 

Right to Rectification – Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data. 

Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data, commonly referred to as the 'right to be forgotten.' 

Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data. 

Right to Data Portability – Request the transfer of your data to another controller. 

Right to Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests. 

Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing. 

To exercise these rights and ensure GDPR compliance, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to valid requests within 30 days, as required by law.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures for data protection to secure your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to uphold GDPR compliance and protect your information, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our website and services are designed for users who are 18 years of age or older, ensuring data protection and GDPR compliance. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that such data has been collected, it will be deleted immediately.

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites, including their data protection measures. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to ensure GDPR compliance before providing any personal information.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to enhance our data protection measures. Any changes will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date revised to ensure transparency regarding our GDPR compliance. We encourage you to check this page regularly for updates concerning how we handle your personal information.

For questions or concerns regarding data protection, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at: 

Strategic Marketing and Business Development LLC (SMBD) 

📞 Phone: +1 714-743-3237 

📧 Email: Jeff@smbdllc.com 

 Gtrice@smbdllc.com  

🌐 Website: https://smbd-llc.com 

If you are located in the EU/EEA and believe we have not handled your personal information in accordance with GDPR compliance, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).