Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as:

• • Account information (username, email address, password)
• • Profile information (bio, preferences, reading history)
• • Content you create (stories, comments, ratings)
• • Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
• • Communications with us (support requests, feedback)

Automatically Collected Information

• • Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
• • Reading behavior (stories read, progress, bookmarks)
• • Location data (if you enable location services)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• • Provide and maintain our services
• • Personalize your experience and content recommendations
• • Process transactions and manage your account
• • Send you notifications and updates
• • Improve our platform and develop new features
• • Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• • Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• • With your consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• • Service providers: Third parties who help us operate our platform
• • Legal compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights
• • Business transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• • Public content: Stories and comments you choose to make public

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

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

• • Access: Request access to your personal data
• • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• • Restriction: Request limitation of processing your data
• • Objection: Object to processing of your data
• • Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• • Remember your preferences and login status
• • Analyze platform usage and performance
• • Personalize content and advertisements
• • Provide social media features

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

7. Children's Privacy

TaleThreads is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. We may also retain information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this 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. For significant changes, we may also send you an email notification.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: