Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Privacy

At SummaryForge, we take your privacy seriously. We do not share your information with third parties. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: Email address, name, and password when you create an account
• Payment Information: Processed securely through our payment provider (we do not store credit card details)
• Content: Books and documents you upload for summarization
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our service, including summaries generated and credits used

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process your transactions and send you related information
• Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties.

We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services (like payment processors and cloud hosting) that help us operate our service. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data storage practices

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to processing of your information
• Export your data
• Withdraw consent at any time

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.

Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our support channels.