Introduction
Stone Soup ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at stonesoup.us.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide:
- Name and email address when you submit the contact form
- Story submissions you choose to share with us
- Any additional information you voluntarily provide in messages
Information Collected Automatically:
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
- General location (country/region)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and messages
- Share your story on our Ripples page (only with your explicit permission)
- Improve our website and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
Cookies and Analytics
We use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to understand how visitors interact with our website. These services may use cookies to collect anonymous information about your browsing behavior. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your consent (e.g., publishing your story on the Ripples page)
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights or the safety of others
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Stone Soup is designed for families to enjoy together. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Withdraw consent for story sharing at any time
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact form.
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