Effective Date: 18 August 2024

At StorynStatus.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website. By accessing or using StorynStatus.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

a. Information You Provide to Us:
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide when contacting us or subscribing to our newsletter.

b. Automatically Collected Information:
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and your activity on the site (e.g., pages viewed, time spent on pages).

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons and pixels) to enhance your experience on StorynStatus.com. These technologies help us track user activity, remember preferences, and display relevant advertisements.

2. Use of Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To operate and maintain our website.
To improve your experience on StorynStatus.com.
To send you promotional materials, newsletters, and other communications if you’ve opted in to receive them.
To respond to your inquiries or requests.
To analyze website usage and trends.
To display personalized advertisements.

3. Google Ads and Third-Party Advertising

StorynStatus.com uses Google Ads and other third-party advertising networks to monetize our content. These advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior in order to display targeted ads based on your interests.

Google Ads:
As a third-party vendor, Google uses cookies to serve ads on StorynStatus.com. Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to users based on their visit to our website and other websites on the Internet. You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ads Privacy Policy at Google Ads Settings.

Please note that third-party advertisers may also use their own cookies or tracking technologies. StorynStatus.com does not have control over these technologies and encourages you to review the privacy policies of these advertisers.

4. Data Security

We are committed to protecting your information. We implement reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

The right to access, correct, or delete your personal information.
The right to opt-out of certain data processing activities, such as receiving marketing communications.
The right to request data portability in some cases.
The right to withdraw consent where consent is the legal basis for processing your data.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

6. Third-Party Links

StorynStatus.com may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any sites you visit through links on our website.

7. Children’s Privacy

StorynStatus.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information from our records.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your information, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]