Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At Stories Ads (storiesads.com), we are firmly committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal information of our users. Your trust is of paramount importance, and we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of data protection in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website and services.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users accessing storiesads.com and any associated services and content offered through our platform. For the purposes of the GDPR, the data controller responsible for your personal data is Stories Ads. Any inquiries or concerns relating to the handling of your data may be directed to [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We collect and process a variety of personal data to operate effectively and provide you with a tailored user experience on our platform. The categories of personal data we may process include the following:
– Usage Data: Includes details about your interactions with storiesads.com, such as your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, session duration, navigation paths, and location data derived from your browser or device.
– Account Data: Includes your name, email address, postal address, telephone number, and other information provided when you create or update a user account.
– Profile Data: Covers preferences, interests, purchase history, browsing behavior, and any other data provided voluntarily to personalize your experience.
– Communication Data: Encompasses content of inquiries sent through our contact forms, email correspondence, support tickets, and related metadata.
– Technical Data: Includes device-specific information such as device model, operating system, browser configurations, language settings, and other technology-based identifiers.
– Transaction Data: Refers to payment and billing details (processed by third-party providers), shipping information, order history, and related financial identifiers necessary for completing transactions.
– Preference Data: Involves your marketing and communication preferences, including opt-in or opt-out status for promotional messages and disclosures regarding product interests.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds, as permitted by the GDPR and relevant domestic privacy laws:
– Performance of a Contract: Where processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you, such as providing access to services you have requested or completing purchases.
– Legitimate Interests: To improve our platform, personalize your experience, ensure website security, and prevent fraud—provided such interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
– Consent: Where legally required for certain purposes (e.g., marketing communications, cookie usage), we will obtain your explicit consent before processing your data.
– Legal Obligation: When required to comply with applicable law, regulatory obligations, or to exercise or defend legal claims.
5. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
– Right of Access: To request confirmation of whether we process your data and request a copy of the data retained.
– Right to Rectification: To correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure: To have your data erased where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing, subject to legal retention obligations.
– Right to Restriction: To suspend processing of your data in certain circumstances, such as while reviewing accuracy or the legitimacy of processing.
– Right to Data Portability: To receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller where technically feasible.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We have implemented robust technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include encryption for data in transit, restricted access to data through role-based controls, regular system backups, secure development practices, and privacy training for all team members.
7. International Transfers
Your data may be transferred and processed outside of your country of residence, including in countries that may not provide equivalent levels of data protection as those in your jurisdiction. In such cases, we put in place appropriate safeguards, such as the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses, to ensure that your personal data receives an adequate level of protection consistent with this Privacy Policy.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. Retention periods vary depending on the data type:
– Usage and Technical Data: up to 24 months
– Account and Profile Data: retained for the duration of your account and 6 months thereafter
– Communication Data: up to 36 months
– Transaction Data: retained in accordance with financial and tax laws, typically up to 7 years
– Preference Data: until consent is withdrawn or updated
9. Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns. Categories include:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality, such as user authentication and account management.
– Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced features like remembering language preferences or auto-fill data.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect information about website traffic, usage patterns, and performance metrics using tools such as Google Analytics.
– Performance Cookies: Help us identify and fix issues, measure ad performance, and assess user engagement.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
We comply with GDPR and CCPA requirements regarding the use of cookies. Upon visiting our website, you are presented with a cookie banner that allows you to manage your cookie preferences, including giving or withdrawing consent for non-essential cookies. You can also manage your preferences through your browser settings at any time.
Do Not Track Signals and CCPA Opt-Outs: We honor browser-based signals and opt-out mechanisms where legally required, and offer individuals a method to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, as defined under CCPA. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information or to submit such a request.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from anyone under this age threshold. If you believe that we may have collected personal data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so we can take appropriate measures.
12. Policy Updates and User Notifications
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, legal updates, or operational requirements. Updates will be posted on storiesads.com, and, where appropriate, we will notify users via email, platform notices, or other means.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Stories Ads
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to ensuring our compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws. Your trust and privacy are foundational to our operations, and we are always available to address any queries or concerns you may have.
