Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies to information collected through Summapod websites and services (collectively, "Services"). Summapod is a free service that provides podcast summaries. We do not require account creation or user authentication to access our Services.

Please review this privacy policy carefully. By using our Services, you understand and agree to the terms as outlined in this privacy policy. Our Privacy Policy is subject to our Terms of Use, which is incorporated herein by reference.

1. We may collect information automatically.

Since we do not require account creation, we do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or contact details through account registration. However, we may collect certain information automatically when you use our Services:

Automatic Information Collection. We may collect information automatically using cookies and similar online technologies when you use our Services, interact with our content, or click on links. Such information may include:

• Internet protocol (IP) address
• Device and browser information (device type, browser type and language, operating system)
• Date and time stamps of visits
• Pages visited and content viewed
• Referring website or search terms used
• Click or touch stream data and interactions with our Services
• General geographic location (city/region level, derived from IP address)

2. We may use your information to provide and improve our Services.

We may use automatically collected information for various purposes, including to:

• Provide and deliver our Services
• Improve and optimize our Services
• Understand how users interact with our Services
• Analyze usage patterns and performance
• Detect and prevent technical issues or security threats
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and the rights of our users

We use automatically-collected information to conduct analyses about our Services, remember your preferences, deliver relevant content, and improve the overall user experience.

3. We may disclose information for legitimate purposes.

We may disclose automatically collected information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in operating our Services (such as hosting providers, analytics services, or content delivery networks)
• Where required by law, regulatory authority, or at the request of governmental, law enforcement, or regulatory authorities
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Summapod, our users, or others
• In connection with a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We may also maintain aggregate data or other deidentified information, such as usage statistics and traffic patterns. This aggregated or deidentified information is not personal information and may be disclosed to third parties without restriction, in compliance with applicable laws.

4. We use cookies and similar technologies.

We use cookies and related technologies for various purposes, including:

• To remember your preferences and settings
• To understand how you use our Services and which content you view
• To compile aggregate statistics concerning use of our Services, analyze trends, and improve the Services
• To deliver content that is tailored to your interests based on your activity

For information about cookies and similar technologies, including how to manage and delete cookies on your device, you can visit the help section of your browser. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

5. We may use analytics services provided by others.

Our Services may use analytics services such as Google Analytics or similar tools for audience measurement and analytics purposes. These analytics services may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information to help us analyze users and how they use our Services. The information collected by these technologies is used to assess how often you visit our Services, what pages you view, and what other websites you visited before coming to our Services.

Information generated by these services may be transmitted to and stored by these providers, and they may use this information for purposes such as evaluating your use of our Services, compiling statistics reports on website activity, and providing other services relating to website and internet usage.

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics, you may download and install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6. Third-party services.

Our Services may use third-party services and technologies. We do not control these third-party services' data handling practices.

The podcast content itself (audio files, show notes, metadata) is provided by third-party podcast creators and publishers. We do not collect or control this content.

7. Links to third-party websites.

Our Services may link to third-party websites and services, including original podcast episodes, show notes, podcast websites, and podcast platforms. This privacy policy does not apply to websites or services that are maintained or operated by third parties. We do not endorse any linked websites or services, and this privacy policy does not extend to them. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any third-party website before using the service or website and providing any information.

8. We do not respond to Do Not Track signals.

Our Services do not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. You may visit the Future of Privacy Forum's website for additional information about Do Not Track signals at: https://allaboutdnt.com

9. We may retain information for legitimate purposes.

We may retain automatically collected information in accordance with our data retention practices, as required or permitted by law, to comply with our legal obligations, to resolve disputes, to enforce our agreements, and as needed to provide Services to you. We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.

10. Our Services are not intended for children.

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or use any personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible.

11. We are based in the United States.

If you are visiting our Services from outside the United States, please be aware that we are based in the United States and the information we collect will be transferred to, processed, and stored on our servers in the United States in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable laws. The data protection laws and regulations applicable to your information transferred to the United States may be different from the laws in your country of residence.

12. You may have rights under applicable privacy laws.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding information we collect, including:

• Notice. Right to a notice about our collection, use, and disclosure of information. This privacy policy is intended to satisfy this right.
• Access. Right to obtain information in a readable format.
• Correction. Right to correct inaccuracies in your information.
• Deletion. Right to request deletion of information we have collected.
• Opt-out. Right to opt out of certain data collection or processing activities, such as analytics tracking or cookies.

Please note that because we do not require account creation and collect minimal personal information, some of these rights may not be applicable or may be limited in scope.

If you wish to exercise any applicable rights or have questions about your information, you may contact us at privacy@summapod.com.

13. We may change this privacy policy.

We may change this privacy policy from time to time in compliance with applicable laws. If we make material changes to this privacy policy, we will post the changes on our Services and provide notice prior to the changes becoming effective. Your continued use of our Services after such notice constitutes your consent to the changes. We encourage you to periodically review our privacy policy for the latest information on our privacy practices.

14. You may contact us.

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please email us at privacy@summapod.com.