Effective Date: 4/29/2026
StoryShelf (“StoryShelf,” “Story Shelf”, “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit or use our website, located at storyshelf.co.
By using Story Shelf, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect limited information to operate and improve StoryShelf.
Information You Provide
Depending on the features available on the website, we may collect information you choose to provide, such as:
- Your name or username
- Your email address
- Account login information
- Story submissions, comments, ratings, bookmarks, or other content you post
- Messages or inquiries you send to us
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit StoryShelf, we may automatically collect basic technical information, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Referring website
- General location information, such as country or region
This information helps us understand how visitors use the website and improve the user experience.
How We Use Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the website
- Create and manage user accounts
- Display stories, comments, bookmarks, ratings, or other website features
- Respond to questions or support requests
- Improve website content, design, and performance
- Prevent spam, abuse, fraud, or unauthorized activity
- Send important website updates, if applicable
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
User-Submitted Content
If Story Shelf allows users to submit stories, comments, reviews, profile information, or other content, that content may be visible to other users or the public.
Please do not submit personal information that you do not want others to see.
We may review, edit, remove, or moderate user-submitted content if it violates our rules, policies, or applicable law.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
StoryShelf may use cookies or similar technologies to improve the website experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help the website remember preferences, maintain login sessions, analyze traffic, or improve performance.
We may use cookies for purposes such as:
- Keeping users logged in
- Remembering preferences
- Understanding website traffic
- Improving website functionality
- Preventing abuse or spam
You can usually disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the website may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
Analytics
We may use third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics or similar services, to understand how visitors use StoryShelf. These tools may collect information such as pages visited, device type, browser type, approximate location, and website interactions.
This information is used to improve the website and does not personally identify you directly.
Advertising
StoryShelf may display ads to help keep the website free. Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to show relevant ads, measure ad performance, or prevent repeated ads.
Third-party advertisers may collect information about your visits to StoryShelf and other websites. Their use of information is governed by their own privacy policies.
We do not control how third-party advertising partners collect or use information.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without required consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information may contact us at privacy@storyshelf.co.
Sharing Information
We may share information in limited circumstances, including:
- With service providers who help operate the website
- With analytics, hosting, security, or email service providers
- If required by law, court order, or legal process
- To protect the rights, safety, or security of StoryShelf, our users, or others
- In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger, sale, or acquisition
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Data Security
We use reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. However, no website, server, or online service can guarantee complete security.
You are responsible for keeping your account login information confidential.
Data Retention
We keep information for as long as needed to provide the website, maintain records, resolve disputes, enforce our policies, and comply with legal obligations.
If you delete your account, some information may remain in backups or records for a limited time. Public content you submitted, such as stories or comments, may remain visible unless removed according to our policies.
Your Choices
Depending on the features of Story Shelf, you may be able to:
- Update your account information
- Delete your account
- Change email preferences
- Disable cookies in your browser
- Request removal of certain personal information
- Contact us with privacy questions
To make a privacy request, contact us at privacy@storyshelf.co.
Third-Party Links
StoryShelf may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those websites.
You should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of StoryShelf after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
StoryShelf
Email: privacy@storyshelf.co
Website: storyshelf.co