Story Surge

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://product-schema-markup.storysurge.net (hereafter referred to as “Product Schema Markup,” “we,” or “the Company”). We prioritize and respect your privacy by implementing robust data protection measures across our online platforms. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and disclosure of personal information in alignment with various international privacy laws, including but not limited to:

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

Scope

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

  • Our official website at https://product-schema-markup.storysurge.net
  • Mobile and desktop applications developed by us
  • Online services offered through our platform
  • Any other products or services under the Product Schema Markup brand

Please note that this policy does not extend to external platforms, applications, or websites accessed through links on our site. These third-party entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal data.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy guides our interactions with users when:

  • You sign up and use our applications and services as an authorized user.
  • You visit our websites linked to this policy.
  • You communicate with us via emails, newsletters, phone calls, or text messages (SMS).

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal information, including:

  • Account Information: Details related to your account creation and maintenance, such as usernames, passwords, and profile preferences.
  • Payment Information: Transaction details, payment method information, and billing addresses required for purchasing our services or products.
  • Financial Information: Data related to your financial status or transactions, if shared with us during the payment process or for financial services.
  • Purchase Information: Records of your purchases, including product details, quantities, and purchase dates.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device, such as IP addresses, device IDs, and mobile carrier information.
  • Location Data: Your geographic location data if you choose to share it or if collected through automated technologies.
  • Feedback: Any comments, reviews, or ratings you provide to improve our products and services.
  • Social Media Information: Details obtained from social media platforms when you interact with our content or share it on social media.
  • Product Information: Data about the products you view, search for, or purchase, including preferences and interaction logs.

We collect this information through various means: user input forms, account settings, online interactions, automated tracking technologies (like cookies), and third-party data providers.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance user experience and enable certain functions. We use cookies for several purposes:

  • Strictly Necessary: These ensure the basic functionality of our website and applications, such as page navigation and access to secure areas.
  • Preference: Remembering your preferences, including language settings and display options.
  • Analytics: Tracking user behavior to analyze trends, administer sites, and provide relevant content or advertisements.

Users can control non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing you to customize your privacy settings.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of its collection, unless required by law or for legitimate business reasons. Once the retention period expires or when the purpose is achieved, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and at rest.
  • Engaging secure third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy standards.
  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security practices to adapt to new threats.

Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children under 18 years old. Our services and products do not knowingly collect personal information from this age group. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you are entitled to certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • Access to your data and its use details.
  • Requesting corrections or amendments if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Deletion (erasure) of your data under certain circumstances.
  • Restricting the processing of your data in specific cases.
  • Portability of your data, allowing you to receive it in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Objection to the processing of your data for direct marketing or similar purposes.
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your data privacy rights.

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

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any modifications will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.

Contact Information

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

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Postal Address: [Privacy Team Address], Product Schema Markup, [City, State, ZIP Code]