Privacy Policy

The Ecom Summit is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Automatically Collected Data
Usage & Device Data: IP address, browser type/version, pages visited, timestamps, session duration, location data, diagnostic logs — gathered via cookies, pixels, web beacons, and log files

1.2 Voluntarily Provided Data
Contact & Account Info: Name, email, phone, billing/shipping address, payment details, subscription status — provided when you register, purchase, subscribe, or contact us.

1.3 Third‑Party Sources
We may receive information from analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics), marketing partners, data enrichment services, or others to enhance our services and personalization .

- Session Cookies: Enable site functionality and secure browsing.
- Persistent Cookies & Pixels: Remember preferences, support cart functionality, personalize ads, and track analytics .
- Opt-Out Options: Browser settings allow disabling cookies, though this may disrupt some features. To opt out of tailored advertising, use device-specific settings

We may process your data to:
- Deliver products, manage subscriptions, fulfill contracts, and provide support.
- Improve and maintain website performance, prevent fraud, and analyze usage patterns.
- Conduct marketing activities, including tailored advertising and promotional campaigns.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect against legal liabilities

We retain data only as long as needed for:
- Fulfilling services and legal or contractual obligations.
- Supporting analytics and security efforts.
- Usage data is typically retained for shorter periods unless required.

5.1 Service Providers & Partners
We share data with trusted vendors (e.g., payment processors, marketing platforms, analytics tools) who are contractually bound to protect your information

5.2 Advertising Partners
We share certain identifiers and activity data with platforms to serve personalized ads. Under the CCPA, this may constitute a “sale” .

5.3 Lawful Disclosure

We may disclose data to comply with legal obligations or protect rights, safety, or property, including through court orders or investigations .

5.4 International Transfers

Data may be processed or stored outside your country (e.g., in the U.S.) where data protection may differ; by using our services, you consent to such transfers.

6.1 Under CCPA (California)
- Right to know what personal data we collect, use, and disclose.
- Right to opt out of “sales” and request deletion of your data.
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights

6.2 Under GDPR (EU/EEA)
- Rights include access, rectification, erasure, portability, restriction, objection, and withdrawal of consent .

6.3 General Rights
- Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
- Opt out of targeted advertising.
- Our site does not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals

Our site may contain links to external websites or services (e.g. social media, embedded content). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit .

To exercise your rights:

- Contact us via email at matt@theecomsummit.com or use our online request forms.
- Include details to verify your identity and specify your request type.
-You may authorize a verified agent to submit requests on your behalf

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.