Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Summary Post App ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using Summary Post App, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password
• Profile Information: Persona details, writing preferences
• WordPress Credentials: Site URLs, usernames, application passwords (encrypted)
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store card details)
• Content Data: URLs you process, generated content, publishing history

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Features used, content generated, API calls made
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Log Data: Access times, pages viewed, errors encountered
• Extension Data: Websites visited when extension is activated

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• WordPress Sites: Site metadata, author information
• Payment Processor: Transaction status and subscription information from Stripe

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Process content generation requests
• Publish content to your WordPress sites
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send service-related communications
• Improve and optimize the Service
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
• Provide customer support

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

• OpenAI: For AI content generation (content and prompts)
• Stripe: For payment processing (payment details)
• Hosting Providers: For data storage and processing

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect rights, property, or safety.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4.4 Consent

We may share your information with your explicit consent for specific purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encryption of sensitive data at rest and in transit
• Secure password hashing using bcrypt
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure API endpoints with rate limiting
• Isolated tenant databases for data segregation

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide the Service to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Portability

You can access and export your data through your account dashboard.

7.2 Correction

You can update your information through your account settings.

7.3 Deletion

You can delete your account at any time through account settings. This will remove your personal data from our systems.

7.4 Opt-Out

You can opt-out of marketing communications through your account preferences or by clicking unsubscribe links in emails.

7.5 Do Not Track

We do not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals.

8. GDPR Rights (For EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights:

• Right to be informed: About how we process your data
• Right of access: To your personal data
• Right to rectification: To correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure: To have your data deleted
• Right to restrict processing: To limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability: To receive your data in a portable format
• Right to object: To object to certain processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making: Including profiling

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@summarypost.app.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect
• Know whether their information is sold or disclosed
• Say no to the sale of personal information
• Access their personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain user sessions
• Remember user preferences
• Analyze usage patterns
• Improve Service performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit functionality of the Service.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

12. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

For GDPR inquiries, you may also contact your local data protection authority.