Privacy Policy

Effective: September 1st, 2025

STORYVOR (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Swiss data protection law.

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with our website or services, we may collect:

  • Contact Information: such as your name and email address when you sign up for our newsletter or contact us.

  • Usage Data: such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected through cookies and analytics tools.

  • Payment Information (if applicable): if you purchase from us or receive payment (e.g., for article contributions), this may include payment details processed securely through third-party services such as PayPal.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Send newsletters, updates, and other communications you have subscribed to.

  • Manage contributor agreements, payments, and publication processes.

  • Improve our website and content through analytics and feedback.

  • Comply with legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent (e.g., when you subscribe to our emails).

  • Contract (e.g., when we publish your article and handle payment).

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services).

  • Legal obligations (e.g., keeping tax records).

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited data with:

  • Service providers who help us operate (e.g., email delivery platforms, payment processors).

  • Legal authorities when required by law.

5. Data Storage & Security

We store your personal data securely and retain it only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, or as required by law.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR and Swiss data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correct or update your data.

  • Request deletion of your data.

  • Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from our emails).

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us at: [Insert Contact Email].

7. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside Switzerland/EU (e.g., to service providers in the US), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect it.

8. Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze traffic. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

STORYVOR
Email: info@storyvor.com