Effective Date: June 18, 2025
Curated Web Stories LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates www.curatedwebstories.com (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit or interact with the Website. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our services. The types of information we collect include:
1.1 Personal Information
Information that can identify you, which you may provide voluntarily, such as:
- Name, email address, and other contact details when you create an account, subscribe to newsletters, comments, or contact us.
- User-generated content, such as comments, reviews, or submissions, which may include personal details you choose to share.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
Information that does not directly identify you, including:
- Usage Data: Information about your interaction with the Website, such as pages visited, time spent, links clicked, and referring URLs.
- Device Information: Details about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected via cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track user behavior and preferences. See Section 5 for details.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) or social media platforms when you interact with our content (e.g., sharing a story).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: To operate the Website, display curated web stories, manage user accounts, and respond to inquiries.
- To Personalize Content: To tailor content, recommendations, and advertisements based on your interests and usage patterns.
- To Improve the Website: To analyze usage trends, enhance functionality, and optimize user experience.
- To Communicate: To send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (with your consent, where required) and respond to your requests.
- For Security and Compliance: To protect the Website, prevent fraud, enforce our Terms of Use, and comply with legal obligations.
- For Advertising: To deliver targeted ads through third-party ad networks, subject to your preferences.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Website, such as hosting providers, analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics), and email marketing platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- Third-Party Advertisers: Non-personal information, such as aggregated usage data or anonymized identifiers, may be shared with ad networks to deliver relevant advertisements.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, such as to comply with a court order, subpoena, or government investigation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to this Privacy Policy.
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information, such as when submitting content for public display.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect data.
- Types of Cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website’s core functionality, such as user authentication and session management.
- Analytics Cookies: Track usage patterns to improve the Website (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising Cookies: Enable personalized ads through third-party networks.
- Preference Cookies: Store your settings, such as language or display preferences.
- Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings or by opting out via our cookie consent tool (if available). Note that disabling cookies may limit Website functionality.
- Do Not Track: We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals, as there is no universal standard for their implementation.
5. Your Choices and Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, subject to applicable laws:
- Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.
- Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
- Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from marketing emails using the “unsubscribe” link in our communications or by contacting us. You may also opt out of targeted advertising via ad network opt-out tools (e.g., Network Advertising Initiative).
- Data Portability: Where applicable, you may request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Restrict Processing: You may request restrictions on how we process your information, subject to legal limitations.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We may require identity verification before processing your request.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security, and you share information at your own risk.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Non-personal information may be retained indefinitely in aggregated or anonymized form for analytics purposes.
8. International Data Transfers
The Website is operated from the United States. If you access the Website from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction. By using the Website, you consent to such transfers. We use safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect your information during international transfers.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or 16 in certain jurisdictions, where applicable). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these age limits. If we become aware of such data, we will promptly delete it. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
10. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or embed third-party content (e.g., web stories). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with their services.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or Website features. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond to inquiries within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
By using www.curatedwebstories.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.