Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 03, 2026

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✅ None — ever
Data sold
✅ Never
Sensitive data
✅ Not collected

This Privacy Notice for Sumzip ("we", "us", or "our") describes how and why we might access, collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your personal information when you use our services ("Services"), including when you:

  • Visit our website at sumzip.qzz.io or any website of ours that links to this Privacy Notice
  • Download and use our mobile application (sumzip), or any other application of ours that links to this Privacy Notice
  • Use Sumzip — a free, independent cybersecurity outlet for Indian internet users. Every guide is written in plain language with clear action steps, kept up to date with how threats evolve in India, and completely free. No ads, no subscriptions, no fluff.
  • Engage with us in other related ways, including any marketing or events

Questions or concerns? Reading this Privacy Notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. We are responsible for making decisions about how your personal information is processed. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at support@sumzip.qzz.io.

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Summary: We do not process sensitive personal information. We do not sell your data. We collect only what's needed to run the service. You can request deletion at any time via our contact page.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

Personal information you disclose to us

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the Services, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services, when you participate in activities on the Services, or otherwise when you contact us.

The personal information we collect may include: names, phone numbers, email addresses, usernames, passwords, and contact or authentication data.

Sensitive Information. We do not process sensitive information.

Payment Data. Sumzip is a free service and does not currently process payments.

Application Data. If you use our application(s), we may collect mobile device access information (such as storage permissions), mobile device data (device ID, model, OS version, IP address), and push notification preferences if you grant permission.

All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information.

Information automatically collected

Some information — such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you visit our Services. This includes log and usage data, device data, and approximate location data based on IP address.

Like many businesses, we also collect information through cookies and similar technologies. You can find out more about this in our Cookie Notice at sumzip.qzz.io/cookies.

Google API

Our use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

Information collected from other sources

We may collect limited data from public databases, marketing partners, and other outside sources to enhance our ability to provide relevant services and update our records.

2. How Do We Process Your Information?

We process your personal information for the following reasons:

  • To facilitate account creation and authentication — so you can create and log in to your account.
  • To deliver services to you — to provide the requested service (article reading tracking, security score).
  • To protect our Services — fraud monitoring and prevention.
  • To identify usage trends — to understand how the Services are being used and improve them.
  • To comply with our legal obligations — to respond to legal requests and enforce our legal rights.

3. When and With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information?

We may share your data with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us. The categories of third parties we may share personal information with include:

  • Data Analytics Services
  • Data Storage Service Providers
  • User Account Registration & Authentication Services (Supabase)

We may also need to share your personal information in the following situations: Business Transfers — in connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.

4. Do We Use Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to gather information when you interact with our Services. Some online tracking technologies help us maintain the security of our Services and your account, prevent crashes, fix bugs, save your preferences, and assist with basic site functions.

We also permit third parties and service providers to use online tracking technologies on our Services for analytics purposes. Specific information about how we use such technologies and how you can refuse certain cookies is set out in our Cookie Notice at sumzip.qzz.io/cookies.

Google Analytics

We may share your information with Google Analytics to track and analyse the use of the Services. To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across the Services, visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms page.

5. Do We Offer Artificial Intelligence-Based Products?

We offer products, features, or tools powered by artificial intelligence, machine learning, or similar technologies ("AI Products"). These tools are designed to enhance your experience. All personal information processed using our AI Products is handled in line with this Privacy Notice and our agreement with third parties.

6. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. No purpose in this notice will require us keeping your personal information for longer than the period of time in which users have an account with us.

When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymise such information, or securely store it isolated from any further processing until deletion is possible.

7. How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?

We have implemented appropriate and reasonable technical and organisational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. You should only access the Services within a secure environment.

8. Do We Collect Information from Minors?

We do not knowingly collect, solicit data from, or market to children under 18 years of age, nor do we knowingly sell such personal information. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18, or that you are the parent or guardian of a minor and consent to such minor's use of the Services.

If we learn that personal information from users less than 18 years of age has been collected, we will deactivate the account and take reasonable measures to promptly delete such data. If you become aware of any data we may have collected from children under age 18, please contact us at info@sumzip.qzz.io.

9. What Are Your Privacy Rights?

You may review, change, or terminate your account at any time, depending on your country, province, or state of residence.

Withdrawing your consent: If we are relying on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us using the contact details provided below.

Opting out of marketing communications: You can unsubscribe from our marketing and promotional communications at any time by replying 'STOP' or 'UNSUBSCRIBE' to SMS messages that we send, or by contacting us using the details in the section below.

Account Information

If you would at any time like to review or change the information in your account or terminate your account, you can contact us using the contact information provided. Upon your request to terminate your account, we will deactivate or delete your account and information from our active databases. However, we may retain some information in our files to prevent fraud, troubleshoot problems, assist with any investigations, or comply with applicable legal requirements.

Cookies and similar technologies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove cookies and to reject cookies. For further information, please see our Cookie Notice at sumzip.qzz.io/cookies.

If you have questions or comments about your privacy rights, you may email us at info@sumzip.qzz.io.

10. Controls for Do-Not-Track Features

Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems include a Do-Not-Track ('DNT') feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. At this stage, no uniform technology standard for recognising and implementing DNT signals has been finalised. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online. If a standard for online tracking is adopted that we must follow in the future, we will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this Privacy Notice.

11. Do We Make Updates to This Notice?

Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws. The updated version will be indicated by an updated date at the top of this Privacy Notice. If we make material changes, we may notify you by prominently posting a notice or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this Privacy Notice frequently.

12. How Can You Contact Us About This Notice?

If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may email us at support@sumzip.qzz.io or use our contact form.

Sumzip
India
info@sumzip.qzz.io

13. How Can You Review, Update, or Delete the Data We Collect from You?

Based on the applicable laws of your country, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you, details about how we have processed it, correct inaccuracies, or delete your personal information. You may also have the right to withdraw your consent to our processing of your personal information.

To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please visit: sumzip.qzz.io/contact

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