Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 31, 2026
Welcome to SMI Journal (also known as Sarthak Malliya’s Influencers Journal). We’re glad you’re here. SMI Journal is a Media Company and Production House based in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, created with one clear purpose: to support, promote, and empower Influencers, Models, Singers, Dancers, and entertainment professionals by giving their talent the right platform and visibility.
Your trust matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains, in a clear and human way, how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit smijournal.online or interact with our content, services, or opportunities.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect information that genuinely helps us run our platform smoothly and serve you better. This may include:
Personal Identification Information
Your name, email address, phone number, and social media handles—usually shared by you when you contact us, submit details, or apply for features or collaborations.
Professional Information
Details such as your portfolio, talent category (for example: Actor, Influencer, Dancer, Singer), experience, or achievements. This helps us understand your profile for interviews, features, casting discussions, or production-related work.
Log & Technical Data
Basic technical information like IP address, browser type, device information, and pages you visit. This helps us understand how visitors use our website and how we can improve performance and user experience.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. They help us analyze traffic, remember preferences, and make the website feel more relevant and user-friendly.
2. How We Use Your Information
Every piece of information we collect has a clear purpose. We use your data to:
Talent Coordination & Media Projects: Connecting with artists, influencers, and professionals for interviews, collaborations, films, song shoots, brand features, and production opportunities.
Content Personalization: Showing you articles, features, and industry updates that match your interests.
Communication: Responding to your messages, emails, submissions, collaboration requests, or casting-related inquiries.
Website Improvement: Understanding visitor behavior so we can enhance site performance, design, and content quality.
Advertising & Monetization: Displaying relevant advertisements through trusted partners such as Google AdSense to support the platform.
We do not collect unnecessary data, and we never use your information in ways that go against your expectations.
3. Google AdSense & Cookies
SMI Journal uses Google AdSense, a third‑party advertising service, to display ads on our website.
Google may use cookies (including the DART cookie) to show ads based on your visits to our site and other websites across the internet.
These cookies help make ads more relevant and useful for users.
You can choose to disable personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad and Content Network privacy policy.
Please note that we do not control how third‑party advertisers use cookies, but we only work with reputable advertising networks.
4. Third‑Party Disclosure
We respect your privacy.
We do not sell, trade, or publicly share your personally identifiable information.
In certain professional situations, we may share limited information with trusted partners such as casting directors, production collaborators, or media distributors—strictly for project‑related purposes.
All such partners are expected to keep your information confidential and use it responsibly.
5. Data Protection & Security
We take reasonable and practical steps to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. While no online platform can guarantee 100% security, we continuously work to maintain safe systems and responsible data handling practices.
6. Leadership & Contact Information
SMI Journal believes in transparency and accountability. If you have questions, concerns, or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you are always welcome to reach out.
Founder: Sarthak Malliya
Director: Gaurav Paliwal
Headquarters: Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
Email: smijournal@gmail.com
Website: smijournal.online
7. Your Consent
By using smijournal.online, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy and our Terms & Conditions. Continued use of the website signifies your acceptance of any updates made to this policy.
Helpful Notes for Visitors & Advertiser Compliance
Always keep your Contact Us page updated and consistent with the email mentioned here.
Avoid placeholder text—use a real, active professional email address.
Ensure this Privacy Policy is easily accessible, ideally linked in the footer of every page.
At SMI Journal, privacy is not just a legal requirement—it’s a commitment. We value every creator, reader, and professional who connects with us, and we’re dedicated to treating your information with respect and responsibility.