PRIVACY POLICY

PRIVACY POLICY

www.shortstorieserotica.com
Effective Date: 24th July 2025

Short Stories Erotica (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to handling your personal information responsibly and in compliance with applicable U.S. privacy laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information through www.shortstorieserotica.com (the “Website”), including in connection with digital purchases, user accounts, and interactions.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Website.

1. Introduction & Scope

This Privacy Policy governs how we handle personal information collected from users of the Website. “Personal Information” refers to any data that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to a specific individual or household.

This Policy applies solely to the data practices of the Website and does not cover third-party websites, applications, or services that may be linked to or accessed through the Website. Use of the Website constitutes acceptance of this Policy and its terms.

2. Governing U.S. Privacy Laws

We strive to comply with all applicable U.S. privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA);
  • Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA);
  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act;
  • Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), to the extent financial information is involved;
  • Additional state-level privacy laws where applicable (e.g., Virginia CDPA, Colorado CPA).

This Privacy Policy includes the notices and disclosures required under these laws and reflects reasonable data governance practices designed to support compliance.

3. Categories of Information Collected

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Identifiers: Name, email address, IP address, account login credentials (if created);
  • Commercial Information: Records of purchased audiobooks, transaction dates, and purchase methods;
  • Internet Activity: Device type, browser information, referring URLs, pages visited, session duration;
  • Geolocation Data: Approximate location derived from IP address (not precise GPS);
  • Sensory Data: Not collected;
  • Inferences: We do not create behavioral profiles;
  • Other: Information voluntarily submitted through forms or correspondence.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information such as government identifiers, health data, or biometric information.

4. Sources of Information

We collect personal information from:

  • You directly: Purchases, account creation, communications;
  • Your device automatically: Cookies, pixel tags, and server logs;
  • Third parties: Service providers such as payment processors and analytics tools.

All data collected is limited to what is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy.

5. Purposes for Collection & Use

We use personal information to:

  • Process transactions and deliver digital content;
  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Website;
  • Detect fraud, abuse, or violations of our Terms;
  • Provide customer support and resolve disputes;
  • Analyze usage through aggregated or de-identified data;
  • Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations;
  • Communicate administrative or operational updates.

We do not engage in behavioral advertising, profiling, or automated decision-making.

6. Legal Basis for Data Processing

Where applicable, personal information is processed based on:

  • Contractual necessity;
  • Legitimate operational interests;
  • Legal and regulatory obligations;
  • Consent, where required by law.

We do not process information in ways that conflict with your statutory privacy rights.

7. Notice at Collection

At or before the point of collection, we provide notice of:

  • Categories of personal information collected;
  • Purposes of collection;
  • Whether information is sold or shared (it is not);
  • Retention criteria;
  • Access to this Privacy Policy.

For California residents, this serves as a Notice at Collection under CCPA/CPRA.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential site functionality;
  • Performance monitoring;
  • Basic analytics.

You may manage cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may limit certain functionality.

9. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

The Website is intended for adults (18+). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If such information is discovered, it will be deleted promptly. Contact us at shortstoriesedotcom@gmail.com with concerns.

10. Sale or Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell or share personal information as defined under CCPA/CPRA.

Information is only disclosed to service providers as necessary to operate the Website or comply with the law.

11. User Rights Under CCPA/CPRA

California residents may exercise rights including:

  • Right to know;
  • Right to delete;
  • Right to correct;
  • Right to opt out of sale/sharing (not applicable);
  • Right to non-discrimination.

12. Exercising Privacy Rights

Requests may be submitted to:

Email: shortstoriesedotcom@gmail.com
Subject: “Privacy Rights Request”

Identity verification may be required. Responses will be provided within legally mandated timeframes.

13. Financial and Payment Data

Payments are processed by third-party platforms (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) compliant with PCI DSS standards.

We do not store full payment credentials.

14. Account and Profile Data

If you create an account, we store information necessary to provide access to purchased content and account features.

Account deletion requests may be submitted via email, subject to lawful retention obligations.

15. Data Retention & Deletion

Information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary for:

  • Service delivery;
  • Legal compliance;
  • Dispute resolution;
  • Security and fraud prevention.

Data is securely deleted or anonymized when no longer required.

16. Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards including encryption, access controls, and system updates.

No system is completely secure, and use of the Website is at your own risk.

17. Sharing with Third Parties

Information may be shared with:

  • Service providers;
  • Legal authorities when required;
  • Successors in the event of a Website transfer or sale.

Third parties are restricted from using data for independent marketing purposes.

18. International Data Transfers

All data is processed in the United States. By using the Website, you consent to this transfer.

19. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Policy may be updated at any time. Material changes will be communicated where required.

Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any revisions.

20. Contact Information & Dispute Resolution

For questions or concerns:

Email: shortstoriesedotcom@gmail.com

Any disputes related to privacy are governed by the Website’s Terms and Conditions, including applicable dispute resolution provisions.