Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how SumoScout ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit sumoscout.lovable.app (the "Site"). By using the Site you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information we collect

• Information you give us: name and email if you contact us or subscribe.
• Automatic information: IP address, browser type, device, referring URL, pages visited, and time on page — collected via cookies and similar technologies.
• Account information: if you create an admin account, we store your email and an encrypted password through our authentication provider.

2. How we use information

• To deliver, maintain, and improve the Site and its content.
• To analyse traffic patterns and measure article performance.
• To respond to questions, feedback, or partnership inquiries.
• To serve relevant advertising and prevent fraud.

3. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies for essential site functions (login, preferences), analytics, and advertising. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; some Site features may not work as expected.

4. Advertising — Google AdSense

We use third-party advertising companies, including Google AdSense, to serve ads when you visit the Site. These companies may use information (not including your name, address, email or phone number) about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest.

• Google uses the DoubleClick DART cookie and similar identifiers to serve ads based on your visits to our Site and other sites on the internet.
• You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• For more information on how Google uses data, see How Google uses information from sites that use our services.
• You can also opt out of third-party cookie use at the Digital Advertising Alliance.

5. Analytics

We may use privacy-respecting analytics tools to understand traffic and content performance. These tools may store anonymised identifiers in cookies.

6. Affiliate links

Some links on the Site are affiliate links. If you click and buy, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. See our Affiliate Disclaimer for details.

7. Data retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described above, or to comply with legal obligations.

8. Your rights (GDPR / CCPA)

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your data, and to object to certain processing. To exercise any right, email privacy@sumoscout.lovable.app.

9. Children's privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

11. Contact us

Questions? Visit our Contact page or email privacy@sumoscout.lovable.app.