Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

Last Updated: December 2025

Privacy at a Glance

Secure

Your data is encrypted and protected

Transparent

We're clear about what we collect and why

Your Control

You can access, modify, or delete your data

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Name and email address for account creation
  • Profile information you choose to provide
  • Educational role (student, teacher, etc.)
  • Institution affiliation (if applicable)

Usage Information

  • Reading history and progress
  • Learning activities and achievements
  • Device and browser information
  • IP address and general location

Content You Create

  • Stories and submissions
  • Comments and discussions
  • Book reviews and ratings

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our educational services
  • Personalize your learning experience
  • Communicate important updates and notifications
  • Ensure platform security and prevent abuse
  • Generate anonymous usage statistics
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We Never Sell Your Data

1001 Stories is a non-profit educational platform. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

  • With teachers for students in their classes (educational data only)
  • With service providers who help us operate the platform
  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect the safety of our users
  • With your explicit consent

4. Children's Privacy

We are especially committed to protecting children's privacy. For users under 13:

  • We require parental consent before collecting personal information
  • Parents can review and delete their child's information
  • We limit data collection to what's necessary for education
  • We do not target advertising to children
  • Teachers and parents can manage student accounts

5. Data Security

Technical Measures

  • • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
  • • Encrypted database storage
  • • Regular security audits and updates
  • • Secure authentication systems

Operational Practices

  • • Limited access to personal data
  • • Staff training on data protection
  • • Incident response procedures
  • • Regular backup and recovery testing

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your account and data
  • Export your data
  • Opt out of non-essential communications
  • Restrict certain data processing
  • Object to automated decision-making
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

7. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact our Privacy Team:

Privacy Team Email

privacy@1001stories.org

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make changes:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top
  • For significant changes, we will notify you by email
  • We will provide a summary of key changes
  • Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
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