Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Documents Not Stored
Your uploaded documents are processed and immediately deleted
End-to-End Encryption
All data transmission is encrypted using industry standards
No Third-Party Sharing
We never sell or share your personal information
User Control
You can delete your data and account at any time
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Document Information
When you upload documents to our service, we temporarily process:
- Document content for AI analysis and summarization
- File metadata (name, size, type, upload timestamp)
- Generated summaries and extracted key information
- User-defined categories and tags
1.2 Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information about your use of our service:
- IP address and general location information
- Browser type, version, and operating system
- Pages visited and features used within our service
- Time and date of access and session duration
- Referring website or application
1.3 Account Information (Future Feature)
Currently, Summarizer AI operates without user accounts. If we implement user registration in the future, we may collect email addresses, usernames, and account preferences. Users will be notified of any changes to our data collection practices.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Service Provision
- Process and analyze uploaded documents using AI technology
- Generate intelligent summaries and extract key insights
- Provide document categorization and tagging features
- Enable summary editing, export, and management functions
2.2 Service Improvement
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our AI algorithms
- Monitor service performance and identify technical issues
- Develop new features based on user behavior insights
- Ensure service security and prevent abuse
2.3 Legal Compliance
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Respond to legal requests and court orders
- Protect our rights and the rights of our users
- Investigate and prevent fraudulent or illegal activities
3. Data Security and Protection
3.1 Encryption and Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- TLS/SSL encryption for all data transmission
- Encrypted storage for temporary data processing
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Secure data centers with physical security measures
3.2 Data Retention and Deletion
We follow strict data retention policies:
- Uploaded documents are deleted immediately after processing
- Generated summaries are stored only as long as necessary
- Usage logs are retained for 90 days for security purposes
- Users can request deletion of their data at any time
Important Security Note
While we implement robust security measures, no system is 100% secure. Please avoid uploading highly sensitive documents containing personal identification numbers, financial account details, or confidential business information.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 No Sale of Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your privacy is not for sale.
4.2 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our service:
- Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
- AI and machine learning service providers
- Security and monitoring service providers
- Analytics and performance monitoring tools
All service providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information to provide services to us.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
5. Your Privacy Rights
5.1 General Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to access your personal information
- Right to correct inaccurate information
- Right to delete your personal information
- Right to restrict processing of your information
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
5.2 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)
If you are a resident of the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities
- Right to receive information about data breaches
- Right to appoint a representative for data protection matters
5.3 CCPA Rights (California Residents)
California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
5.4 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days and may require verification of your identity.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
6.1 Types of Cookies
We use the following types of cookies and similar technologies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our service
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Analytics Cookies: Provide insights into service usage and performance
6.2 Cookie Management
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our service. We provide a cookie consent banner that allows you to manage your cookie preferences.
7. International Data Transfers
Our service is hosted in the United States. If you are accessing our service from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.
We ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions for countries with equivalent data protection
- Binding Corporate Rules for intra-group transfers
- Certification schemes and codes of conduct
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. Data Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will:
- Notify affected users within 72 hours of discovering the breach
- Report the breach to relevant supervisory authorities as required
- Provide clear information about what happened and what we're doing about it
- Offer guidance on steps you can take to protect yourself
- Implement additional security measures to prevent future breaches
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify users of significant changes through our service or by email
- Provide a summary of key changes when appropriate
- Give users time to review changes before they take effect
Your continued use of our service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
General Privacy Inquiries
Email: privacy@summarizer.ai
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
Response Time: Within 48 hours
Data Protection Officer
Email: dpo@summarizer.ai
Address: 123 AI Innovation Drive
Tech Valley, CA 94043
EU Representative
For EU residents, our European representative can be contacted at:
Email: eu-representative@summarizer.ai
Address: Summarizer AI EU Representative, 456 Privacy Street, Dublin, Ireland
Questions about your privacy?
We're here to help. Contact our privacy team for any concerns.
Summarizer AI is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with international data protection standards.