Introduction
At MyStoryTimes, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal data you share with us. This policy describes what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the rights you have regarding it.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide voluntarily—for example, when you subscribe, contact us, comment, or submit content. This may include your name, email address, message content, or contribution details. We also collect automatically generated data such as IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, times and dates, referring/exit pages, and how you interact with the site. We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Use of Information
Information you provide helps us reply to your messages, handle contributions, deliver updates or newsletters (if you opt in), and improve content. Automatically collected data helps us understand how visitors use the site, diagnose technical issues, optimize performance, and shape content strategy. With your consent, we may use your data for promotional or partner-related communication.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enable site functionality, remember preferences, support analytics, and optionally deliver personalized content. Some cookies are essential; others are for performance, analytics, or marketing. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may be limited as a result.
Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with trusted third parties who assist with hosting, email delivery, analytics, or advertising. These partners are bound by confidentiality and use data only for required services. We may also disclose data to comply with legal requirements or to protect rights and safety.
Data Security
We maintain technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Data transmission uses secure protocols (HTTPS). Access to personal information is limited to those who need it for their role. While no system is completely risk-free, we regularly review and aim to improve our security.
Data Retention
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. Aggregated or anonymized usage data may be held longer for trend analysis.
Your Rights
You have the rights to access, correct, delete, or update your personal information. You may withdraw consent for communications. You may also object to or restrict certain processing under applicable law. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@mystorytimes.com.
Children’s Privacy
MyStoryTimes is not aimed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors under that age without verified parental consent. If we learn of such data collection, we will take steps to remove it.
Changes to this Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When changes are made, we will post the updated policy on the site with a new effective date. Continued use of MyStoryTimes after changes means you accept the updated policy.