Story Surge

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://how-internal-linking-plugin.storysurge.net (hereinafter referred to as “the Company,” “we,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and processing of personal information in compliance with various international privacy laws, including:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal information
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
  • Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
  • California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California, USA
  • Colorado’s Privacy Act (CPA), Colorado, USA
  • Utah’s Privacy Act (UCPA), Utah, USA
  • Connecticut’s Consumer Data Protection Act (CTDPA), Connecticut, USA
  • Virginia’s Consumer Data Privacy Act (VCDPA), Virginia, USA
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This privacy policy applies to all aspects of our website (https://how-internal-linking-plugin.storysurge.net), applications, services, and products offered under this domain. Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, applications, or services accessible through links on our site. These external entities have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage, which are beyond our control.

Processing Activities

This policy covers various interactions, including but not limited to:

  • Using our applications and services as an authorized user.
  • Visiting websites linked to this Privacy Policy.
  • Receiving communications from us via email, calls, or text messages/SMS.

Personal Data Collection

We collect multiple types of personal data, which can include:

  • Account Information: Details related to your account creation and management, such as user names, passwords, and profile settings.
  • Payment Information: Transaction details, payment method information, and billing addresses for processing payments.
  • Financial Information: Data associated with financial transactions, including bank account numbers (if stored) and transaction history.
  • Purchase Information: Items or services purchased, purchase frequency, and order details.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers, IP addresses, and mobile app usage data collected through our applications.
  • Location Data: Geolocation information provided by your browser or device when using our location-based services.
  • Feedback: Responses to surveys, reviews, or feedback forms you complete.
  • Social Media Information: Data from social media platforms when you interact with us on these networks.
  • Product Information: Details about products you view, search for, or purchase on our site.

We gather this data through direct user input, interactions with our services, and automated technologies, such as cookies and tracking pixels. Additionally, third parties may share personal data with us, subject to their respective privacy agreements.

Cookies

We employ cookies to enhance your browsing experience and for analytical purposes:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for navigating our website and ensuring its functionality. They enable features like login, account management, and basic site operations.
  • Preference Cookies: We use these cookies to remember your preferences, such as language settings and display options.
  • Analytics Cookies: These track user interactions with our website to provide analytics and insights on how our services are used.

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

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, including:

  • Fulfilling transactions and providing services requested by users.
  • Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
  • Conducting analytics and enhancing our platform based on user behavior.

Once the purpose is fulfilled or expires, we delete or anonymize the data to ensure its security and privacy.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust organizational safeguards and security measures to protect your personal data:

  • Employing encryption for secure data transmission and storage.
  • Engaging secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict data protection standards.
  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security protocols to adapt to evolving threats.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 18. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will make reasonable efforts to delete it from our systems.

Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have various rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Requesting corrections or amendments if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Asking us to delete your data in certain circumstances, subject to legal exceptions.
  • Restriction: Limiting the use of your data for specific purposes.
  • Portability: Receiving a copy of your data in a structured format for transfer to another controller.
  • Objection: Objecting to the processing of your data for specific or all purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from discriminatory practices based on personal data exercises.
  • Filing Appeals/Complaints: Submitting requests to access, rectify, or erase data through designated channels.

To exercise these rights, please contact our privacy team at your earliest convenience.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effectively immediately upon posting on our website, and we encourage users to review this page periodically for updates.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or questions related to data privacy, please contact us:

We value your trust in our company and are committed to maintaining the security and privacy of your personal data.