Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 25, 2025
Story Thyme ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website (https://storythyme.org).
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: When you register, we collect your username, email address, and password (stored securely).
- User Content: Stories, images, and other content you upload or share.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, referring URLs.
- Cookies and Usage Data: Through services like Google Analytics and Google AdSense.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Display user-generated content and facilitate interaction
- Monitor usage trends and traffic patterns
- Serve personalized advertisements (via Google AdSense)
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyze website traffic via Google Analytics
- Display targeted ads via Google AdSense
Third-party partners may also place cookies for analytics and advertising purposes. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
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Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:
- Google, for analytics and advertising
- Service providers (such as web hosting or infrastructure support)
- Law enforcement, when required by law
Children’s Privacy
Story Thyme is available to users under 18 with parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without such consent.
Parents may contact us at contact@storythyme.org to request the removal of a child’s account or data.
Data Retention and Deletion
User data is retained as long as your account remains active. Currently, there is no automated option to delete your account through the interface.
If you'd like your account and associated data removed, please contact us at contact@storythyme.org and we will delete it manually.
Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access or download your data
- Request corrections or deletions
- Object to processing or request data portability
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@storythyme.org.
Administrator Access
Authorized Story Thyme administrators may, in limited cases, access a user account by temporarily impersonating that user. This feature is used only for troubleshooting, testing, or customer support purposes. Such access is strictly limited, logged for accountability, and does not expose or share your password.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including encryption of stored passwords and limiting access to your information. However, no system can be 100% secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted here with the updated date.
Contact
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: contact@storythyme.org