Introduction
Welcome to SumUp. At SumUp, we highly value your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your information. This Cookie Policy explains the usage of cookies on our website and the steps we take to safeguard your data.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand user behavior, improve user experience, and make our marketing efforts more efficient. Cookies may contain information such as user settings and browsing activity, and they play a crucial role in helping us provide a tailored experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They help support site navigation and facilitate access to secure areas of the website.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site, such as which pages are most visited. This data helps us improve the site's performance.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember user choices, such as language or region, to provide enhanced, personalized features.
- Targeting Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver content tailored to you and track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party cookies to collect statistical information to further tailor our offerings. These third-party service providers may use cookies to collect data such as IP addresses, browser types, referring pages, and time spent on websites.
Managing Cookies
You can manage and control cookies through your browser settings. Browsers allow you to refuse the installation of all or some cookies. Please be aware that disabling cookies may impact the functionality and your experience of our website.
Your Consent
By using SumUp, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by clearing your cookies through your browser settings.
Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We also review our data collection, storage, and processing practices regularly to ensure compliance with the applicable legal standards.
Data Retention
Cookies will remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. We retain data collected through cookies as long as it serves the purpose for which it was collected and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
CCPA Compliance
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. You have the right to request access to your data, ask for data deletion, and know about data sales. We comply with CCPA by ensuring these rights are duly observed.
Your Rights
As a user, you have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to withdraw consent to cookies, request access to your data, and request the deletion of your data. SumUp is committed to ensuring these rights are respected and complied with.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws, technologies, or business practices. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
Effective Date: 08-02-2025
