Privacy Policy - Summarific
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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 19, 2024

1. Introduction

Summarific, operated by Nexilitas GmbH, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you access our website (summarific.com) and services. By using our platform, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Data We Collect

a. Information You Provide:

  • Account Registration: Username, email address, and password.
  • Payment Information: Payment data, such as billing addresses and IP addresses, is processed through Stripe. Summarific does not store complete credit card information; we may receive the last four digits and cancellation information through Stripe’s webhooks.

b. Information We Collect Automatically:

  • Analytics data collected through privacy-friendly tools like Koko Analytics, which does not use cookies.
  • Basic server log data (e.g., IP address, browser type, and pages visited) for site security and optimization.

c. Embedded Content:

Articles on our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interactions with their content. Please review their respective privacy policies for more details.

d. Cookies:

  • If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie will be set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
  • When you log in, we will set up cookies to save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends your login for two weeks. When you log out, login cookies are removed.
  • Additional cookies may be set if you edit or publish content, and these cookies expire after one day.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide and improve our services.
  • Manage your account and subscription, including billing and cancellations via Stripe.
  • Send necessary transactional emails (e.g., password resets, payment confirmations).
  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax reporting or GDPR requests).

4. Third-Party Data Sharing

Your information may be shared with:

  • Stripe: For payment processing and subscription management.
  • SendGrid: For sending transactional emails.
  • Hosting Providers: GoDaddy hosts our platform, and your data may be stored on servers located in the U.S.A.

We do not sell your data to third parties.

5. Data Retention

  • For users who create accounts, we store personal information indefinitely unless you request account deletion.
  • For transactional data, records are retained as required by law for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR and other applicable regulations, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccuracies in your data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
  • Export: Request an exported file of your personal data.
  • Restriction: Limit the processing of your data in specific circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Summarific is not intended for use by children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your own, including the U.S.A., where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using our services, you consent to these transfers.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be communicated via our website, and the updated policy will indicate the “Effective Date” at the top.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Nexilitas GmbH
Benzenrüti 6, 9410 Heiden, Switzerland