Welcome to The Summit Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website https://summitforever.org or https://apply.summitforever.org or use our services (collectively, the “Services”), including any interaction with Google Drive API data through Google Cloud.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information
– Name
– Email address
– Phone number
– Mailing address
– Payment information
– Any other information you provide to us voluntarily
1.2 Non-Personal Information
– Browser type and version
– Operating system
– IP address
– Device type
– Pages visited on our website
– Time and date of visit
1.3 Google User Data
If you interact with our Services through the use of Google APIs, we may collect the following types of data:
– Files and metadata stored in Google Drive (with your explicit consent)
– Google OAuth tokens for authentication and authorization
– User account data shared by Google (e.g., email address and profile information)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
– To provide and maintain our Services
– To process transactions and send you related information, including purchase confirmations and invoices
– To communicate with you, including responding to your comments, questions, and requests
– To send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
– To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Services
– To personalize and improve our Services
– To comply with legal requirements and protect our legal rights
– To upload, read, and manage files in Google Drive in accordance with your permissions and preferences.
3. Handling Data Obtained Through Google APIs
Data obtained through Google APIs, including raw data and any data aggregated, anonymized, or derived from the raw data, is subject to limited uses as follows:
– Data must only be used to provide or improve user-facing features that are prominent in the requesting app’s user interface.
– Transfers of data are not allowed, except:
– To provide or improve appropriate access or user-facing features that are visible and prominent in the app’s user interface, and only with the user’s consent;
– For security purposes (e.g., investigating abuse);
– To comply with applicable laws;
– As part of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets of the developer after obtaining explicit prior consent from the user.
– Humans are not allowed to read the data, unless:
– You have obtained the user’s affirmative agreement to view specific messages, files, or other data, with the limited exception of cases approved by Google under additional terms (e.g., the Nest Device Access program);
– It is necessary for security purposes (e.g., investigating a bug or abuse);
– It is necessary to comply with applicable law;
– The data (including derivations) is aggregated and used for internal operations in accordance with privacy and other jurisdictional legal requirements.
– Prohibited Transfers and Uses:
– Transferring or selling user data to third parties like advertising platforms, data brokers, or any information resellers is prohibited.
– Transferring, selling, or using user data for serving ads, including retargeting, personalized, or interest-based advertising, is prohibited.
– Transferring, selling, or using user data to determine credit-worthiness or for lending purposes is prohibited.
– All employees, agents, contractors, and successors must comply with this policy and Google API Services User Data Policy.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, including Google user data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Your Choices
You have the following choices regarding your information:
– Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions in those emails.
– Access and Update Information: You may access, update, or correct your information at any time by contacting us using the contact information provided below.
– Delete Information: You may request that we delete your personal information by contacting us using the contact information provided below. We will take reasonable steps to delete your information, except where we are required to retain it by law or for purposes related to Google Drive API data handling.
6. Google User Data Policy Compliance
We comply with Google’s Limited Use requirements:
– We limit the use of Google data to user-facing features that are prominent in our Services.
– We do not allow human access to Google data unless specifically required for security purposes or as permitted by law.
– We do not sell, transfer, or use Google data for advertising purposes.
– We maintain appropriate security measures for handling Google data and comply with all relevant security assessments and requirements.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the effective date. Your continued use of our Services after we make changes indicates your acceptance of those changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
The Summit Foundation — EIN 22-1948007
P.O. Box 867 Summit, NJ 07902
Email: [email protected]
