Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information

Last Updated: October 31, 2025

At SmartValueSavings ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, request insurance quotes, purchase policies, or interact with our services.


By using our services or website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these practices, please do not use our services.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

A. Information You Provide Directly

B. Information We Collect Automatically

C. Information from Third-Party Sources

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information for the following purposes:

Consent Record Keeping

We maintain comprehensive records of all user consents to ensure full transparency and compliance with data protection regulations. Our consent documentation includes:

  • Timestamp: Exact date and time of consent
  • IP Address: The IP address from which consent was provided
  • Consent Method: How consent was obtained (form submission, checkbox selection, deafult selection unchecked)
  • Consent Language: The specific text and disclosures shown at the point of consent
  • Marketing Preferences: Whether you opted in for marketing communications
  • Partner Disclosure: Which insurance partners were disclosed at time of consent

These records are retained in accordance with applicable data protection laws and can be provided to regulatory authorities or to you upon request.

Marketing Communications & Consent

Optional Marketing Consent

When you request an insurance quote, you have the option to consent to marketing communications. This consent is completely optional and separate from your quote request.

What You're Agreeing To

If you check the marketing consent box, you authorize:

To contact you via:

Communication Frequency

Partner Disclosure

We share your contact information with Pacific Haven Insurance only if you provide marketing consent. This partnership allows us to provide you with competitive insurance quotes.

Your Consent Record

We maintain a complete audit trail of your consent including:

Proof of Opt-In

You can request a copy of your consent record at any time by emailing info@smartvaluesavings.com with "CONSENT RECORD REQUEST" in the subject line.

How to Unsubscribe

You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time:

  1. Click the unsubscribe link in any email
  2. Reply "STOP" to any text message
  3. Call (661) 460-3931
  4. Email info@smartvaluesavings.com with "UNSUBSCRIBE"
  5. Visit: https://smartvaluesavings.com/unsubscribe

We will process your unsubscribe request immediately (within 24 hours maximum).

Note: Unsubscribing from marketing emails will not affect transactional emails related to your quote requests or customer service inquiries.

3. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

A. Service Providers

Third-party vendors who assist with policy processing, payment processing, IT services, marketing, and analytics

B. Insurance Companies

Licensed insurer Pacific Haven Insurance for quote generation, policy underwriting, and claims processing. We share minimal data (e.g., quote details) only with your consent—no sale of personal information without explicit opt-in.

Partner Disclosure and Transparency

When you request insurance quotes through our forms, you will see a clear list of insurance partners who may receive your information to provide you with competitive quotes. We limit partner sharing to a maximum of 10 insurance providers per request. All partner names are displayed on the opt-in form before you submit your information, ensuring complete transparency.

Our Insurance Partners: We work with top-rated, licensed insurance providers including major carriers such as State Farm, Allstate, Progressive, GEICO, Nationwide, Liberty Mutual, Farmers, USAA, Travelers, and other A+ rated carriers. The specific partners shown to you will depend on your location and insurance needs. A complete list of partners relevant to your quote request is always displayed before you submit your information.

All partners are GDPR/CCPA-compliant and contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purpose of providing insurance quotes and services.

C. Legal Compliance

When required by law, court order, or government regulation

D. Business Transfers

In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset transfers (information may be part of transferred assets)

E. Protection of Rights

To protect our rights, property, safety, or that of our users or others

All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

4. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary based on the type of information and applicable regulations.

Typical Retention Periods:

5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

A. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, login information, and browsing behavior.

B. Types of Cookies We Use

C. Managing Cookies

You can configure your browser to delete or reject cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Check your browser's privacy settings for specific instructions.

6. DATA SECURITY

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

Important: While we strive to protect your information, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continually work to improve our safeguards.

7. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the following rights:

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 9 or submit a request here. We'll respond within 45 days (or as required by applicable law).

How to Unsubscribe from Marketing Emails

You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by:

We will process all unsubscribe requests within 10 business days as required by applicable anti-spam regulations.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be communicated via email to registered users at least 30 days before taking effect. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

11. STATE-SPECIFIC DISCLOSURES

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including:

Categories of Personal Information We Collect: Identifiers, insurance-related information, internet activity, geolocation data, and inferences drawn from this information.

Business Purpose for Collection: Insurance quote generation, lead generation services, customer service, fraud prevention, and legal compliance.

Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Other States

Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws have similar rights to access, correct, delete, and opt-out of certain data processing activities. Contact us for more information about your specific rights under applicable state laws.

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.