Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April-05-2024
Welcome to The Summy!
We take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit our website, The Summy. It also explains the choices you have about your information and how you can contact us with any questions.
What Information Do We Collect?
We collect two main types of information on our Site:
- Personal Information: This is information that can be used to identify you as an individual. We only collect this information when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as:
- Name: When you leave a comment on a blog post.
- Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter.
- Comments: The content of your comments on our blog posts.
- Non-Personal Information: This is information that cannot be used to identify you as an individual. We collect this information automatically when you visit our Site, such as:
- Browser Type: The type of web browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
- Device Type: The type of device you are using to access the Site (e.g., computer, phone, tablet).
- IP Address: A unique numerical address assigned to your device by your internet service provider (ISP).
- Operating System: The operating system your device is running (e.g., Windows, macOS, Android).
- Browsing Activity: The pages you visit on our Site, how long you stay on each page, and the links you click.
How Do We Use Your Information?
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Personal Information:
- To respond to your comments and inquiries.
- To send you newsletters or other communications related to our Site and content, but only if you have subscribed.
- To improve the user experience on our Site by analyzing how visitors use the platform.
- Non-Personal Information:
- To understand how visitors use our Site and to improve our content and user experience.
- To personalize your experience on the Site by tailoring content recommendations based on your browsing activity.
- To administer and troubleshoot technical issues on the Site.
We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect non-personal information about your visit to our Site. These technologies help us remember your preferences and improve your overall experience. Here’s a breakdown of what these technologies are and how we use them:
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device that remember information about your visit to our Site, such as your browsing preferences and login credentials (if applicable).
- Log Files: Records of activity on our Site that include your IP address, browser type, timestamps, and the pages you visited.
- Web Beacons: Tiny graphic elements embedded in our web pages that track how you navigate the Site.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please be aware that this may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site.
Your Rights and Choices
We understand that you have choices about your information. Here’s a breakdown of your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CPRA):
For Everyone:
- Access Your Information: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct Your Information: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
- Delete Your Information: You have the right to request that we erase your personal information from our systems, with some exceptions (e.g., legal obligations).
For Residents of the European Union (EU):
- Restrict Processing: You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal information in certain situations.
- Object to Processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes.
- Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your personal information to another controller.
For California Residents:
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale of Personal Information: We do not currently sell your personal information. However, this right is included for future clarity.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact
Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make any material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Website. By continuing to use our Website after any changes are made, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or the way in which we handle your personal information, please contact us at Contact Us. We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry in a timely manner.
Advertising:
The Summy may use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our Website. These companies may use information about your visits to our Website and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services that may be of interest to you. The Summy does not provide any personal information to these companies and they are not authorized to use any information collected by The Summy for any other purpose.
Users have the option to opt-out of the use of their information for interest-based advertising by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance’s consumer opt-out page, the Network Advertising Initiative’s consumer opt-out page, or the European Interactive Advertising Digital Alliance’s consumer opt-out page.
Data Processing:
The Summy is based in India and the information we collect is governed by the laws of that jurisdiction. If you are accessing the Website from outside India, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India, where our servers are located and our central database is operated.
By using the Website, you acknowledge and agree to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information in India.