Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use the platform.

Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Name or username
• Email address
• Account login credentials

This information is used to create and manage your account.

Purchase Information

When you purchase a story, payments are processed by third-party payment providers such as Stripe. StoryToDieFor does not store full credit card information.

Payment providers may collect:

• Payment details
• Billing information
• Transaction details

StoryToDieFor may receive limited information such as:

• Transaction confirmation
• Transaction ID
• Amount paid

Creator Information

Creators publishing stories on the platform may provide additional information including:

• Creator profile details
• Payout information
• Tax information if required

This information is necessary to process creator payments.

Usage and Technical Information

We may automatically collect certain technical information including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited on the platform
• Download activity
• Approximate geographic region

This information helps maintain security and improve the platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• Provide and operate the platform
• Manage user accounts
• Process purchases and payments
• Deliver purchased stories
• Process creator payouts
• Improve platform functionality
• Prevent fraud or abuse
• Respond to support requests

StoryToDieFor does not sell personal data to third parties.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), personal data is processed based on the following legal grounds:

Contractual Necessity

Processing is necessary to provide the platform services, including:

• Creating accounts
• Processing purchases
• Delivering digital content

Legitimate Interests

We may process certain data to:

• Maintain platform security
• Improve services
• Prevent fraud and abuse

Legal Obligations

Some information may be retained to comply with legal requirements such as tax or financial regulations.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

StoryToDieFor may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain login sessions
• Remember user preferences
• Improve platform performance
• Analyze platform usage

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, though some platform features may not function properly.

5. Third-Party Services

StoryToDieFor relies on trusted third-party services to operate the platform. These may include:

• Payment processing providers such as Stripe
• Hosting and infrastructure providers such as Vercel
• Security and fraud detection services
• Analytics providers

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect user data.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide platform services
• Maintain transaction records
• Comply with legal and financial obligations
• Resolve disputes

Some financial records may be retained longer if required by law.

7. Data Security

StoryToDieFor takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from:

• Unauthorized access
• Loss or destruction
• Misuse or disclosure

However, no online service can guarantee complete security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities
• Request a copy of your personal data

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

9. Account Deletion

Users may request deletion of their StoryToDieFor account and associated personal data.

When an account deletion request is processed:

• Personal account information will be removed or anonymized where possible
• Certain data may be retained if required for legal, tax, or fraud-prevention purposes
• Transaction records may be retained for financial compliance

Account deletion requests can be submitted by contacting the platform at the email address listed below.

10. International Data Transfers

Because StoryToDieFor operates online, personal data may be processed or stored in countries outside the user's country of residence. By using the platform, users consent to such transfers where necessary to provide the service.

Reasonable safeguards are used to protect personal data during such transfers.

11. Children's Privacy

StoryToDieFor is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

StoryToDieFor may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests related to personal data, please contact:

storytodiefor@gmail.com