Story Surge

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://automatic-internal-linking.storysurge.net (hereafter referred to as “the Company” or “we”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and processing of personal information in accordance with various global privacy regulations, including:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
  • Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) of Brazil
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)/California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut Transparency and Accountabilty Law (CTDPA)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our services, including but not limited to:

Please note that this Privacy Policy does not extend to external third-party websites, apps, or services linked from our platform. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal data.

Processing Activities

This policy is designed to guide our interactions with users in the following scenarios:

  • Utilizing our applications and services as an authorized user
  • Visiting websites within our network that reference this Privacy Policy
  • Receiving communications from us, including newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages/SMS

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data to enhance your experience with our services. These include:

  • Account Information: Details required for creating and managing your user account, such as name, email address, and password.
  • Payment Information: Transaction details, payment method information, and billing addresses to process purchases or subscriptions.
  • Financial Information: Data related to your financial status, creditworthiness, or banking information, if voluntarily provided.
  • Purchase Information: Your shopping behavior, order history, and product preferences derived from purchasing activities.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers like IP addresses, device IDs, and mobile network information for tracking user sessions and preferences.
  • Location Data: Geolocation data to provide location-based services or content tailored to your region.
  • Feedback: Comments, suggestions, reviews, and ratings you share with us to improve our products and services.
  • Social Media Information: User profiles, posts, and interactions from social media platforms if you choose to connect them to your account.
  • Product Information: Details about the products or services you interact with on our platform.

We collect this data through direct user input, interactions with our systems, and automated technologies, including cookies (as explained below). Additionally, we may receive personal data from third parties who have obtained consent from individuals to share their information with us, adhering to their respective privacy policies.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We utilize cookies, a common technology, to enhance user experience and gather analytics. Cookies can be categorized as:

  • Strictly Necessary: Essential for navigating our site, ensuring basic functionalities, and maintaining user sessions.
  • Preference: Remembering user preferences, such as language settings or display options, to provide a customized experience.
  • Analytics: Tracking website usage statistics to gain insights into how users interact with our platform, enabling us to optimize performance and features.

Users have the option to control non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their privacy preferences.

Data Retention and Deletion

We are committed to data minimization and retention for legitimate business purposes only. The period we retain personal data depends on:

  • The purpose for which it was collected
  • Legal requirements and applicable statutes of limitation
  • Our internal record-keeping policies

Once the retention period expires or when we no longer need the data for these purposes, we will delete or anonymize your personal information to ensure its confidentiality.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust organizational and technical safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These include:

  • Encryption of communication channels to safeguard data during transit
  • Engagement of secure third-party processors who adhere to industry standards for data protection
  • Regular security audits and assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks

Children’s Privacy

We are dedicated to protecting the privacy of children under 18 years old. Our services are not intentionally designed for or marketed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them. Parents or legal guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal information should contact our privacy team to request its deletion.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you and to know how it is being processed.
  • Rectification: The ability to rectify inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): The option to request the deletion of your personal data, under certain circumstances.
  • Restriction: Limiting the processing of your personal data in specific situations.
  • Portability: Receiving a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format, and transferring it to another controller.
  • Objection: Objecting to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or grounds relating to your particular situation.
  • Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from discrimination based on your exercise of privacy rights.

To exercise these rights or submit a request, please contact our dedicated privacy team via email at [email protected] or through postal mail at:

[Privacy Team Contact Address]

Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any modifications will be effective upon posting the updated policy on our website. We encourage you to review this page regularly for any updates.

Contact Information

For any questions regarding privacy, data-related inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or feedback, please reach out to us: