privacy policy

Last updated: 7th November 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how SSUMMARY MAGAZINE (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects any personal information (“Personal Data”) that, alone or in combination with other information, could be used to identify you.
1.2. This Policy applies when you visit our website ssummarymagazine.com (the “Site”), contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, participate in our surveys, or otherwise interact with us.
1.3. We act as the data controller under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) (“GDPR”) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. WHAT PERSONAL DATA DO WE COLLECT AND WHY?

2.1. When you create an account

We collect your name, email address, and phone number when you create an account on our Site. We process this data under our legitimate interest to manage your account and, where relevant, to enter into a contract with you to provide services or products.

2.2. When you make a purchase

We collect your billing and delivery address, payment information, and order details to process and deliver your purchase.
Your payment data is securely processed by our third-party payment providers (e.g. Stripe, Klarna). We do not store your full payment details.

2.3. To send you updates and newsletters

If you opt in to receive our newsletter or updates, we collect your name and email address. We rely on your consent to send marketing communications.
If you receive our updates without having opted in, we rely on our legitimate interest to promote our work.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us at office@ssummarymagazine.com.

2.4. When you apply to work with us

If you apply for a role or internship, we collect your CV, contact details, qualifications, and references. This information is used to assess your suitability for the position and is processed under pre-contractual necessity and legal obligations (e.g. right-to-work checks).

2.5. When you use our Site

With your consent, we collect technical information such as your IP address, device type, browser information, and general location to understand how you use our Site and improve your experience.
For more details, please see our Cookies Policy.

2.6. In the event of a business transfer

If our business or assets are sold, your Personal Data may be shared with the buyer under our legitimate interest to ensure the continuity of our operations.

2.7. Legal obligations

We may also share your data when required to comply with a legal obligation, court order, or regulatory request.

3. WHO DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL DATA WITH?

We may share your Personal Data with:
3.1. Our service providers who assist with website hosting, order fulfilment, payments, or communications.
3.2. Our professional advisors (lawyers, accountants, auditors) for compliance purposes.
3.3. Authorities or regulators when legally required.
3.4. A potential buyer in connection with a sale, merger, or acquisition.
3.5. Other parties with your explicit consent.

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and only in accordance with this Policy.

4. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER DATA PROTECTION LAW

Under the GDPR and other applicable laws, you have the right to:
4.1. Access your Personal Data (via a “subject access request”);
4.2. Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data;
4.3. Erase your Personal Data (“right to be forgotten”);
4.4. Restrict or limit how we process your data;
4.5. Object to our processing based on legitimate interests;
4.6. Withdraw your consent at any time (where processing is based on consent);
4.7. Data portability – request a copy of your data in a commonly used format;
4.8. Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority (for example, in France: CNIL; in the UK: ICO; in Germany: BfDI).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at office@ssummarymagazine.com.

5. DATA STORAGE, RETENTION & DELETION

5.1. We retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including to meet legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
5.2. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.
5.3. Anonymised information may be used indefinitely for analytical or research purposes.

6. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

6.1. We primarily store your Personal Data within the European Economic Area (EEA).
6.2. When we transfer data outside the EEA (for example, to Stripe or other third-party partners), we ensure adequate protection through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other legal safeguards as required by GDPR.
6.3. For more information about these safeguards, contact us at office@ssummarymagazine.com.

7. PROFILING AND AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING

We may analyse your preferences and interactions to better understand your interests and improve our content. However, we do not make any automated decisions that have a legal or similarly significant effect on you.

8. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “last updated” date.
If we make material changes, we will notify you or obtain your consent where required by law.

9. HOW TO CONTACT US

For any questions or concerns about this Policy or our data practices, please contact:
📧 office@ssummarymagazine.com

10. SMS COMMUNICATIONS

If you consent to receive SMS notifications (for example, about orders or events), we will process your phone number for that purpose.
Our Site may use cookies to detect when a checkout is abandoned and to send reminders, provided you have consented to such tracking.
You can opt out of SMS communications at any time by following the instructions in our messages or emailing office@ssummarymagazine.com.