Privacy Policy for STORIQ
Effective Date: 05.06.2025
Last Updated: 05.06.2025
At STORIQ (“we”, “us”, or “our”), accessible from www.thestoriq.com, your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our platform.
By using STORIQ, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
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1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
a) Personal Information
Name
Email address
Username
Date of birth (if applicable)
Language preference
Any information you voluntarily submit (e.g., bio, profile picture)
b) Content You Create
Stories, titles, chapters, comments, bookmarks, likes, etc.
Public or private profile information
c) Usage Data
IP address
Device and browser information
Pages visited, time spent, and interaction history
Referral sources (how you found us)
d) Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide and personalize your experience on STORIQ
Enable features like saving stories, following writers, commenting, etc.
Monitor and improve site performance and security
Communicate with you (notifications, updates, newsletters)
Prevent fraud, abuse, or misuse of the platform
Comply with legal requirements
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3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share information in the following cases:
With service providers who help us operate the website (e.g., hosting, analytics)
With your consent, for promotions or collaborations
To comply with legal obligations, such as law enforcement requests
During a business transfer, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale
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4. User-Generated Content
Any content you post publicly (e.g., stories, comments, your profile) is visible to other users. Please avoid sharing sensitive personal information in your posts.
You retain full rights to your original content, but by posting on STORIQ, you grant us a license to display and promote it on the platform.
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5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data using encryption, access controls, and secure servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
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6. Children’s Privacy
STORIQ is not intended for children under the age of 13. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will delete that information immediately.
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7. Your Choices and Rights
You can update or delete your account information from your dashboard.
You can opt out of marketing emails at any time.
You can request access to or deletion of your personal data by emailing us at [support@thestoriq.com].
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8. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites or apps. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read their policies before sharing information.
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9. International Users
If you access STORIQ from outside India, note that your information may be transferred to and processed in India. By using the platform, you consent to such transfers.
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10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We’ll notify you of major changes via the website or email. Continued use of STORIQ after changes means you accept the revised policy.
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11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: thestoriq@gmail.com
Website: www.thestoriq.com
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Thank you for being a part of the STORIQ community – where every story finds a voice.