Effective Date: March 14, 2025
Last Updated: March 14, 2025
Welcome to Savor Stories (https://savorstories.com/). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information, ensuring compliance with US data protection laws (CCPA, VCDPA, CPA, etc.) and European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information as outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you use our website:
1.1 Personal Information (Provided by You)
- Name
- Email address
- Any details you provide in forms (e.g., contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or comments)
1.2 Automatically Collected Data
We collect certain data automatically when you visit our website:
- Device & Browser Information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Website Analytics (pages visited, time spent, referring website)
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies (used for website performance and analytics)
2. How We Use Your Information
We collect and use your information for the following purposes:
✔ Providing and improving our website’s content and user experience.
✔ Sending newsletters and updates if you’ve subscribed.
✔ Responding to your inquiries or feedback.
✔ Analyzing website performance through visitor analytics.
We never sell your personal data.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve your experience. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
- Essential Cookies – Necessary for website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how visitors interact with our site.
- Marketing Cookies – Used for advertising and personalization.
To manage cookie preferences, visit our [Cookie Settings] page.
4. Your Privacy Rights Based on Your Location
4.1 If You Are in the United States (CCPA & Other Laws)
If you are a resident of California (CCPA), Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), or other states with privacy laws, you have the right to:
✔ Know what personal information we collect and how we use it.
✔ Request a copy of your personal data.
✔ Request deletion of your personal data.
✔ Opt out of targeted advertising or sale of personal data (Note: We do not sell personal data).
To exercise your rights, email us at [email protected] with the subject “CCPA Data Request”.
4.2 If You Are in the European Union (GDPR Compliance)
If you are an EU resident, GDPR grants you the following rights:
✔ Access Your Data – Request a copy of your personal data.
✔ Modify Your Data – Request corrections to inaccurate information.
✔ Delete Your Data – Request the removal of your personal data.
✔ Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data.
✔ Withdraw Consent – Opt out of marketing emails and cookies at any time.
To exercise your rights, email us at [email protected] with the subject “GDPR Data Request”.
5. Data Retention and Security
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. We implement security measures to prevent unauthorized access to your data.
6. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data. However, we may share anonymized data with third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics (to analyze website traffic)
- Email Marketing Services (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
These third-party services have their own privacy policies.
7. External Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Please review their policies before providing any personal data.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted here with the “Last Updated” date. If significant changes are made, we will notify you via email (if subscribed) or a notice on our website.
9. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, contact us at: [email protected]
Thank you for trusting Savor Stories!