1. Introduction
Welcome to Summage Academy (“we,” “our,” “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website, create an account, or use any of our features. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
Last updated: December 27, 2025
2. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information depending on how you use our platform:
- Account Information: When you register, we collect your email address, password (stored securely in hashed form), and any optional profile details you choose to provide.
- Usage and Activity Data: Pages visited, lessons completed, essays submitted, surveys answered, blog posts created or viewed, coins earned or spent, NFT gifts sent or received, and interactions with advertisements.
- Device and Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, approximate location (derived from IP), and timestamps of your activity.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Small data files stored on your device to enable login sessions, track progress, personalize content, and serve advertisements.
- Payment and Payout Information: For bloggers receiving earnings or redeeming NFTs, we collect necessary payment details (such as bank card numbers, cryptocurrency wallet addresses, or other withdrawal method information) through trusted third-party processors.
- User-Generated Content: Essays submitted for AI evaluation, blog posts, comments (if added in the future), and any other content you upload or publish.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain core platform features, including account access, progress tracking, coin balances, AI essay evaluation, and blogging functionality.
- To calculate and award coins based on your activity (surveys, high band scores, etc.).
- To process blogger earnings, NFT redemptions, and payouts.
- To display personalized educational content and relevant advertisements.
- To analyze usage patterns, improve content quality, enhance AI tools, and optimize platform performance.
- To detect and prevent fraud, invalid traffic, fake accounts, or violations of our Terms and Conditions.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect the security of our platform and users.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We and our partners use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to operate the platform, remember your login status, measure performance, and deliver advertisements. You can control cookies through your browser settings or our consent management tools. Disabling certain cookies may limit some features.
5. Third-Party Partners and Services
We work with trusted third parties who may collect or receive information:
- Advertising Partners: Ezoic, Google AdSense, and other networks to serve ads, analyze traffic, and calculate blogger CPM/CPC earnings.
- Analytics Providers: To understand user behavior and improve the platform.
- Payment and Payout Processors: Secure third-party services that handle withdrawals to bank cards, cryptocurrency wallets, or other methods.
- AI and Blockchain Services: Providers that power essay evaluation and NFT functionality.
These partners have their own privacy policies and are responsible for data they process. We encourage you to review their policies.
6. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information. We may share information only in these limited cases:
- With service providers who assist us in operating the platform (under strict confidentiality agreements).
- When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of Summage Academy, our users, or the public.
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (your information may be transferred as part of such a transaction).
7. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information should contact us immediately.
8. Data Security and Retention
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Account data is kept while your account is active; inactive accounts may be deleted after a reasonable period.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Opt out of certain data processing or personalized advertising.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Request portability of your data.
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
10. International Data Transfers
Summage Academy is based in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Information you provide may be processed and stored in Uzbekistan or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our platform, you acknowledge these transfers.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please reach out to us:
Email: summage.socials@gmail.com
Telegram: @summage_admin
Address: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on this page with the updated date shown above. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.