Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 8, 2025
Last Updated: March 8, 2025

At One Dollar Stories, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our website (www.onedollarstories.com).

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information – When you register, we collect your name, email address, and payment details (if applicable).
• Writer Submissions – If you submit a story, we collect the content of your submission and any associated metadata.
• Payment Information – We process payments through a third-party payment processor (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) and do not store your financial information.

• Log Data – We collect details like your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies – We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and remember user preferences.

• We may collect data from third-party platforms (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand user behavior and improve our services.

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To process purchases and payments for stories and writer earnings.
• To provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
• To personalize user experience and improve our services.
• To ensure security by monitoring for fraudulent activities.
• To send important updates about account activity, policy changes, and platform updates.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Payment Processors – To complete transactions securely.
• With Legal Authorities – If required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or legal request.
• With Service Providers – We may share non-personal data with analytics providers to improve our platform.

We take security seriously and implement industry-standard protections, including:

• SSL encryption to secure data transmission.
• Access controls to limit unauthorized access to sensitive data.
• Regular security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities.

Despite our best efforts, no system is 100% secure. Users should take precautions to protect their login credentials.

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access & Correction – You can request access to or corrections of your personal information.
• Deletion – You may request to delete your account and associated data.
• Opt-Out of Communications – You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [insert email].

We use cookies for:

• Keeping users logged in
• Analyzing site traffic
• Improving user experience

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly.

One Dollar Stories is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If a parent or guardian believes a child has provided personal information, please contact us for removal.

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify users via email or on our website.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at 1dollarstories@gmail.com.