Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1.1.2025

Sum International website is owned by Sum International, which acts as a data controller of your personal data in compliance with the applicable privacy laws, including:

• Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) in Canada

• Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu (KVKK) in Türkiye

• Applicable data protection laws in Middle Eastern countries, where relevant.

We have adopted this Privacy Policy to explain how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data. By using the Sum International website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our website.

We are committed to safeguarding your personal data and ensuring its confidentiality and security.

Personal Information We Collect

When you visit the Sum International website, we may collect the following types of personal information:

1. Automatically Collected Information:

   • Web browser type and version

   • IP address

   • Time zone

   • Information about cookies installed on your device

   • Pages or products you view on our website

   • Websites or search terms that referred you to our website

   • Interactions with our website

   This information is referred to as “Device Information.”

2. Information You Provide to Us:
   When you register on our website, place an order, or contact us directly, we may collect:

   • Name and surname

   • Address (including city, province, and postal code)

   • Email address

   • Phone number

   • Payment information

Why Do We Process Your Data?

We collect and process your data for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our services: This includes processing your orders, responding to inquiries, and delivering requested information or services.

• For website functionality: Automatically collected information helps us identify potential issues and improve website functionality.

• To comply with legal obligations: Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations in Canada, Turkey, and Middle Eastern countries.

• For statistical purposes: To analyze and improve our website performance without identifying individual users.

Your Rights

For Residents in Canada (PIPEDA):

If you are a resident of Canada, you have rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA):

• The right to know why your personal data is being collected, used, or disclosed.

• The right to access your personal data held by us.

• The right to request corrections to your personal data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

• The right to withdraw consent for the use of your data, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

• The right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) if you believe your data rights are violated.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@suminternational.com.

For Residents in Türkiye (KVKK):

If you are a resident of Türkiye, you have the following rights under the Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu (KVKK):

• The right to learn whether your personal data is being processed.

• The right to request information about data processing.

• The right to learn the purpose of processing and whether it is used for its intended purpose.

• The right to know third parties to whom your data is transferred, domestically or abroad.

• The right to request rectification of incomplete or inaccurate data.

• The right to request the deletion or destruction of personal data in certain circumstances.

• The right to object to the processing of your data under specific conditions.

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@suminternational.com.

For Residents in the United States:

Your rights may vary depending on the state in which you reside, as data privacy laws differ across the U.S. However, generally, you may have the following rights:

• The right to know what personal data is being collected about you.

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you.

• The right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.

• The right to opt out of the sale of your personal data (if applicable).

• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your data privacy rights.

If you reside in California, you are entitled to additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to request information about the categories of personal data collected, the purposes of collection, and any third parties to whom your data is disclosed.

• The right to request a copy of your personal data in a portable format.

To exercise your rights as a U.S. resident, please contact us at info@suminternational.com.

For Residents in Middle Eastern Countries:

Your rights may vary depending on the country-specific regulations. Generally, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data.

• Request corrections to inaccuracies in your personal data.

• Withdraw your consent for data processing, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

Please refer to your country’s specific data protection laws for further details, or contact us for assistance.

International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of Canada and Türkiye including the United States, Middle East and the European Economic Area. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please note that no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

Legal Disclosure

We may disclose your information if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations in Canada and Turkey jurisdictions

• Protect and defend our rights or property

• Investigate potential violations of our terms

• Protect the safety of users or the public

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be posted on our website with the effective date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

• Email: info@suminternational.com

• Mailing Address: Huzur Mah. 1127 SK. NO: 6/1Çankaya/Ankara Türkiye

  8707 Jane St., Concord, ON L4K 2M6 Canada

• Phone Number: Türkiye +90 530 325 2889
  Canada +1 647 529 6909