Privacy and Cookies Policy

1. Information We Collect Through Our Services and How We Use It

isummarizer provides text summarization services through our website and related applications. In order to deliver the Site and Services, we collect information about how users interact with our platform and how our services are used. This may include:

• Log information such as IP address, browser type, device identifier, access times, and pages viewed.
• Usage information about how you interact with our Site and summarization tools.
• Performance and analytics data that help us improve delivery, reliability, and user experience.
• Device data when you access isummarizer from mobile devices, including operating system version and app-specific identifiers.

We may work with third-party service providers, including analytics partners, who collect and provide us with information from your browser or device. We may combine these data with other information we collect to better understand and improve our Site and Services.

2. Information We Collect On Our Site and How We Use It

We collect certain information when you visit our Site and interact with isummarizer. This information may be collected actively when you provide it or passively through automated technologies.

Volunteered

You may share personal information with us when you create an account, submit content for summarization, contact support, sign up for newsletters, or purchase a subscription. This may include contact information (such as name and email address), account profile details, and billing or payment information. Without this information, you may not be able to use some features.

Posted

You are responsible for any content you post in public or shared areas of our Site. Information you post publicly may be accessed and used by third parties beyond our control.

Cookies and Unique IDs

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect Site information and to provide a better experience. These technologies may include unique identifiers associated with your browser or device. We may also use third-party services such as Google Analytics to gather information like your IP address, browser type, referring page, and access times.

We use Site Information to:

• Maintain and improve the Site and Services.
• Process your summarization requests and deliver results.
• Respond to customer service inquiries.
• Customize the content and advertising you may see on our Site and elsewhere.
• Send you marketing and other communications, where permitted.

We process personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR and related regulations for users in the European Union.

3. How We Share the Service Information and Site Information

We share information to operate isummarizer and provide our Services. This includes sharing information with service providers who support our website, billing, analytics, customer support, email delivery, and hosting.

We may also share information:

• With subsidiaries and affiliates that support our business operations.
• With vendors and contractors who assist us in delivering and maintaining the Site and Services.
• As required by law, legal process, or to respond to lawful requests from public authorities.
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of isummarizer, our users, or others.
• During a business reorganization, merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We may disclose information in other circumstances with your consent.

4. "Cookies," "Pixel Tags," and "SDKs," and How We Use Them

Cookies and Pixel Tags

Cookies are small data files that store a unique identifier. They are placed on your device when you visit our Site. A pixel tag is a tiny invisible image that helps record page views and collect information about your interaction with the Site. We use cookies and pixel tags to remember your preferences, analyze usage, and improve our services.

We may use the following types of cookies:

• Strictly necessary cookies: required for the operation of our Site and secure areas.
• Analytical/performance cookies: help us understand how visitors use the Site and improve its performance.
• Functionality cookies: remember your preferences and personalize your experience.
• Targeting cookies: help provide content and advertising that is more relevant to your interests.

Most browsers accept cookies by default. You can usually choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of our Site may become unavailable or difficult to use. For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.AboutCookies.org.

Mobile Device Identifiers and SDKs

When accessing isummarizer from mobile devices, we or our partners may use mobile identifiers and software development kits (SDKs) to collect device information and analyze usage. This helps us improve the mobile experience and understand how our services are used.

Partners may use this information to coordinate activity across devices and to analyze performance, while respecting applicable privacy laws.

5. Your Choices, and Your Opt-Out Options

You can manage your privacy choices through browser settings, mobile device settings, and industry opt-out tools. To opt-out of third-party interest-based advertising, visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page, the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page, or, for European users, www.youronlinechoices.com.

Opting out of these services generally means you will still see generic advertising rather than tailored ads.

You may also opt-out of mobile advertising identifiers through your device settings.

6. Third Parties on Our Own Site

Third parties may collect information directly from users of our Site through cookies or pixels. For example, analytics providers, video hosts, and advertising partners may collect data about your visits. Cookie management tools in your browser can help manage some cookies, but may not affect all technologies.

Our Site may include embedded third-party content or links to other websites. We do not control these third parties, and their privacy practices may differ from ours. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Information Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. These steps may include firewalls, encryption, and internal security reviews. However, no security system is perfect, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Transfers

We may transfer personal information to the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. Those countries may have privacy laws that differ from your own, but we will continue to protect your information in accordance with this policy.

10. Applicable Law and Data Protection

We are committed to protecting your personal information under applicable laws, including the Data Protection Act 2018, the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2013, and the GDPR as applicable.

If you have any questions about data protection or your personal information, please contact us at [email protected].

11. Changes to Privacy and Cookies Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy and Cookies Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

12. Third-Party Disclosure

We use OpenAI API to provide summarization services. By using our service, you acknowledge that the text/documents you upload will be processed by OpenAI.

13. OpenAI API Data Usage

We use OpenAI's enterprise API. According to OpenAI's terms, data submitted via the API is NOT used to train or improve their AI models.

14. Data Retention

We do not permanently store user-submitted files, generated outputs, or other content. All data is processed only for the time necessary to provide the requested service and is deleted from our active systems promptly after processing is complete. OpenAI may retain data for up to 30 days solely for security monitoring and abuse investigation, after which it is permanently deleted.