Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 3, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Summa Reviews ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By accessing or using Summa Reviews, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

- Create an account: Name, email address, password

- Save product summaries: Your preferences and saved items

- Contact us: Name, email address, and any information you include in your message

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information about your device and browsing activity is collected:

- Server Logs (collected by our hosting provider, Vercel): IP address, browser type, operating system, and access timestamps. We do not have direct access to this data; it is processed by Vercel in accordance with their privacy policy.

- Analytics Data (Microsoft Clarity): Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, scrolls, and session recordings to help us understand how visitors use our site.

- Location Data: General geographic location may be inferred from IP address by our service providers.

- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See our Cookie Policy section below

Third-Party Data

We may receive information about you from third-party services:

- Authentication providers: If you use social login features

- Analytics services: Aggregate data about user behavior

- Payment processors: Transaction confirmation data (we do not store full payment details)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

- Provide, maintain, and improve our product review aggregation services

- Process your transactions and manage your subscriptions

- Save and sync your preferences across devices

- Generate personalized product recommendations

Communication

- Send you service-related emails and notifications

- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

- Send newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)

- Notify you of changes to our services or policies

Analytics and Improvement

- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience

- Conduct research and testing to enhance our services

- Monitor and analyze trends and usage statistics

- Detect and prevent fraud and security issues

Legal and Safety

- Comply with legal obligations and regulations

- Enforce our Terms and Conditions

- Protect our rights, privacy, safety, and property

- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide and improve our services.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality

- Authentication and security

- Session management

- Load balancing

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site

- Microsoft Clarity (session recordings, heatmaps)

- Google Analytics (if enabled)

- Usage statistics and patterns

- Performance monitoring

Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices

- Dark mode preferences

- Saved summaries

- Language preferences

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

- Cloud hosting providers

- Payment processors

- Email service providers

- Analytics platforms

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

Business Transfers

If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

- Comply with legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)

- Enforce our Terms and Conditions

- Protect our rights and safety

- Respond to government requests

Aggregated Data

We may share anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify individual users for:

- Research purposes

- Industry analysis

- Marketing materials

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

Security Measures

- Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)

- Encryption of sensitive data at rest

- Regular security assessments and updates

- Access controls and authentication

Limitations

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

- Provide our services to you

- Comply with legal obligations

- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

- Maintain business records

Account Data: Retained until you delete your account, plus 30 days for backup purposes

Usage Data: Typically retained for 24 months for analytics purposes

Transaction Records: Retained as required by law (typically 7 years)

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access and Portability

- Request a copy of your personal data

- Receive your data in a portable format

- Transfer your data to another service

Correction and Updates

- Update or correct inaccurate information

- Complete incomplete information

Deletion

- Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")

- Delete your account and associated data

Restriction and Objection

- Restrict how we process your data

- Object to certain types of processing

- Opt-out of marketing communications

Withdrawal of Consent

- Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

- Note: This does not affect processing based on legal grounds

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@summareviews.ai

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. Our service providers (such as Vercel and Stripe) may process data in various locations. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

Third-Party Links

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

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

- Right to Know: What personal information we collect, use, and share

- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information

- Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

- Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@summareviews.ai

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

Legal Basis for Processing

- Consent: You have given explicit consent

- Contract: Processing is necessary for service delivery

- Legal Obligation: Required by law

- Legitimate Interest: For our business operations

Data Controller

Summa Reviews is the data controller responsible for your personal information. For any inquiries, contact us at info@summareviews.ai

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

- Posting a notice on our website

- Sending an email to registered users

- Updating the "Last Updated" date

Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: info@summareviews.ai

*This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of Summa Reviews.*