Privacy policy

This policy explains how we collect, use and protect your data when using this domain availability checking website.

It applies to all SMASH website users, in accordance with the GDPR and applicable Monegasque law.

We process data in the following situations:

• Domain availability checking
• Website browsing
• Legal compliance and accounting obligations

Main categories of personal data that may be collected:

• Technical / browsing data (IP address, session IDs, logs)
• Domain search information (domain name searched)

We process your data for the following purposes:

• Domain availability checking

  Legal basis: Legitimate interest

  Retention: Data not stored, immediate deletion after checking

• Website browsing and security

  Legal basis: Legitimate interest

  Retention: Session duration + statutory limitation period

• Legal compliance

  Legal basis: Legal obligation

  Retention: As required under Monegasque/applicable law

We use processors acting on our behalf and under our instructions. They are selected for security, reliability and compliance.

• Hosting & infrastructure: Monaco Cloud (sovereign hosting)
• Domain checking: nic.mc API (official Monegasque service)

Our vendors are located in Monaco, in the EEA, or in a country covered by an adequacy decision.

We may disclose data to competent authorities (judicial, administrative, tax) where legally required.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures:

• Encrypted communications (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure storage and access control
• Access and sensitive actions logging
• Regular backups
• Anonymization/pseudonymization where possible

• Right of access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restriction
• Right to object (legitimate interest)
• Right to data portability, where applicable

To exercise your rights: privacy@smash.mc

If you believe your rights are not respected, you may contact the APDP (Monaco Data Protection Authority).

• Domain search data: not stored, immediate deletion
• Technical logs: session duration + statutory limitation period
• Data that is no longer needed is deleted or anonymized

The SMASH website is not intended for minors (under 16, or as per applicable law).

Our site may contain links to partners with their own privacy policies, for which SMASH cannot be held responsible.

This policy may evolve (regulation, services). Any changes will be published with an updated date and, where appropriate, notified.

For any question related to personal data protection:

Email address

privacy@smash.mc

Postal address

SMASH C/° Monaco Boost 4/6 Avenue Albert II 98000 Monaco