Our website address is https://www.summeryelp.com.
Last updated: 06 February 2024
This Privacy Policy outlines the information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect your privacy while using our website. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Address (if you make a purchase)
- Payment information (if you make a donation)
We do not collect any sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers or credit card information, directly. Payments and donations are processed through third-party platforms with their own privacy policies.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-personal information such as:
- Browser type
- IP address
- Referring website
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- Demographic information (provided by Google Analytics)
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our website
- To personalize your experience
- To improve our website and user experience
- To respond to your inquiries or comments
- To send you updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (if you opt-in)
1. Amazon Affiliates
We participate in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through our affiliate links.
2. Google Ads
We use Google Ads to display advertisements on our website. Google’s use of cookies enables it to serve ads to our users based on their visits to our site and other sites on the Internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
3. Fan Support: Buy Me a Coffee
We offer a fan support option on our website, which is processed through a third-party platform. We do not have direct control over the payment process or offer refunds. Any payment issues should be directed to the third-party platform.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to measure user data and performance on our website. This tool collects non-personal information such as page views, traffic sources, and demographic information. We do not collect or store any sensitive information through Google Analytics.
5. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, please be aware that no method of data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. The updated version will be posted on this page with the date of the last modification.
Disclaimer
1. Content Accuracy
The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content. Any reliance on the information provided is at your own risk.
2. Amazon Affiliates and Google Ads
We may earn commissions from Amazon Associates and Google Ads, but this does not affect the content, reviews, or recommendations on our website. We strive to provide unbiased and honest information to our visitors.
3. Third-Party Fan Support Platforms
Donations made through third-party platforms are subject to their terms and conditions. We do not have control over these platforms and do not offer refunds for donations.
4. Legal Compliance
This website operates in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. However, we are not legal professionals, and any legal information provided on this website should not be considered legal advice.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who do we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users who register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights do you have over your data?
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where is your data sent?
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
