Last Updated: July 23, 2024
Introduction
Welcome to SumSQ.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a website offering free calculators for various fields of life. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data practices.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly:
- Account information (if you create an account): name, email address, password
- Usage data from your interactions with our calculators
- Feedback, support requests, or survey responses
- Any other information you choose to provide
Information We Collect Automatically:
- Log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time and date of visit
- Device information: device type, unique device identifiers
- Location data: general location based on IP address
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (as detailed in our Cookie Policy)
Information from Third Parties:
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as public databases, social media platforms, or our business partners, in accordance with their privacy policies.
How We Use Your Information?
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our calculator services
- To respond to your inquiries, comments, and support requests
- To analyze usage patterns and enhance our website functionality
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats
- To send administrative information, such as updates to our policies
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
- To personalize your experience (with your consent where required)
- To conduct research and analytics to improve our services
- To protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of our users
Legal Bases for Processing (EU Users)
For users in the European Union, we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: Where you have given clear consent for specific processing activities
- Contract: Processing necessary for the performance of a contract with you
- Legal obligation: Processing necessary for compliance with a legal obligation
- Legitimate interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, except where overridden by your data protection interests or fundamental rights
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers:
We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, and other subcontractors who perform services on our behalf. These parties are obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide these services to us.
Legal Compliance:
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
Business Transfers:
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With Your Consent:
We may share your information with third parties when we have your consent to do so.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access:
You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Correction:
You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information about you.
Deletion:
You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Data Portability:
You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Objection:
You can object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Restriction:
You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Withdraw Consent:
Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those in your country. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The specific retention period depends on the type of data and applicable legal requirements.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a prominent notice on our website or sending you an email notification. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. At this time, we do not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals.
Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please see our full Cookie Policy on our website.
Data Breaches
In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authorities without undue delay, as required by applicable law.
Additional Information for Specific Regions
California Residents:
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information:
- Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, the purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we have shared it.
- Right to Delete: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. Note that we do not currently sell personal information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section.
European Union Residents:
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), in addition to the rights outlined in section 6, you have the right to:
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence, place of work, or place of an alleged infringement of the GDPR.
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
UK Residents:
Following Brexit, the UK has implemented the UK GDPR, which provides similar rights to the EU GDPR. UK residents have the right to lodge complaints with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Australian Residents:
In compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the right to access and correct your personal information. We will respond to your requests within a reasonable timeframe, typically 30 days.
Canadian Residents:
Under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to access your personal information, challenge its accuracy, and have it amended as appropriate.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +447577275000
Address: Office 3366 182-184 High Street North East Ham, London, E6 2JA
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
By using SumSQ.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.