Privacy Policy

At Story Platform, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy will inform you about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our platform.

By using Story Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

1.1. Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Username
• Password (stored in encrypted form)
• Optional profile information (name, bio, profile picture)

1.2. User-Generated Content

We collect and store the content you create, share, or upload on the platform, such as stories, comments, and reading lists.

1.3. Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your interaction with the platform, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages you visit
• Time and date of your visits
• Time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses

1.4. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience and collect information about how you use the platform. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• To personalize your experience
• To process transactions
• To send you service-related notices and updates
• To respond to your requests and inquiries
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To analyze usage patterns and trends
• To protect the security and integrity of our platform

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

3.1. With Your Consent

We may share your information when you specifically consent to such sharing.

3.2. For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

3.3. Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and email delivery.

3.4. Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to request restriction of processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

6. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Story Platform
123 Story Avenue
Literary District
New York, NY 10001
Email: privacy@storyplatform.com