Privacy Policy

Smith Jenkins Ventures
Last Updated: February 28, 2026

Smith Jenkins Ventures (“SJV,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. As a growth and strategy firm building scalable modern brands through AI-powered marketing and intelligent operational systems, we handle information with the same intentionality we bring to everything we do. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.smithjenkinsventures.com and engage with our services. By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our website and services:

1.1 Personal Information You Provide to Us
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Subscribe to our email newsletter: First name, last name, and email address.

  • Submit our lead or contact form: First name, last name, company name, job title, email address, phone number, business description, service interests (Fractional Executive Support, Embedded Team Member, Project-Based Engagement, Custom Engagements), project goals, challenges, estimated timeline and start date, success criteria, prior agency or consultant experience, referral source, and any additional context you choose to share.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data. This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies. Additionally, as part of our AI-powered service delivery, certain anonymized usage data may be processed through intelligent operational systems to improve performance and outcomes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our services

  • To respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests

  • To evaluate your potential fit for our growth, strategy, and AI-implementation services

  • To send you newsletters, marketing communications, and updates about our services (if you’ve opted in)

  • To communicate with you about your engagement, schedule consultations, and provide high-touch client support

  • To power AI-driven analysis, marketing strategy, and intelligent operational systems on behalf of our clients

  • To analyze website usage and continuously improve user experience

  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights

  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf. These include email delivery platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit), scheduling tools (e.g., Calendly), website hosting, analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), AI and automation platforms integral to our service delivery, and customer relationship management systems. All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it solely for the purposes we specify.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as to comply with a subpoena, court order, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of SJV, our clients, or others.

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user behavior. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve our services. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling cookies may limit certain features of our website.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any passwords or account credentials associated with our services.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information 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. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link or contacting us directly.

  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in a structured, machine-readable format.

  • Restriction of Processing: Request that we restrict the processing of your information under certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and as required by applicable law.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services not operated by SJV. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take prompt steps to delete that information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we or our service providers operate.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion of your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us using the information below.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Our legal basis for processing your information includes your consent, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate business interests.

13. AI-Powered Services & Data Processing

As a firm specializing in AI-powered marketing and intelligent operational systems, some of our services involve the use of artificial intelligence and automated processing tools. Where AI systems process your data or that of your business, we take measures to ensure such processing is transparent, purposeful, and handled with the same care we apply across all operations. We do not use your personal information to train third-party AI models without your explicit consent.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website and services following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Smith Jenkins Ventures

Email: kim@smithjenkinsventures.com

Website: www.smithjenkinsventures.com

Address: 254 Chapman STE 208 18595 Newark, DE 19702

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By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.