Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 6 2025
Contact Email: paulhoughentertainment@yahoo.com

[Platform Name] (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our platform or create content on it.

By using this site, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.

1. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide

·       Email address (used for creating an account)

·       Password (if required)

·       Any text stories, comments, or other content you submit

b) Information We Collect Automatically

·       IP address and approximate location

·       Browser type and settings

·       Device data

·       Platform usage (e.g., page views, time spent, referring URLs)

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

·       Operate and maintain the platform

·       Allow you to create and manage stories

·       Moderate content and prevent abuse

·       Communicate important account or content-related messages

·       Analyze usage and improve platform features

·       Promote selected public content to highlight the platform (e.g., featured stories or screenshots)

We will never sell or rent your personal data.

3. Public Content

Stories you publish may be publicly visible. Please do not post personal or sensitive information you wouldn’t want shared. We reserve the right to remove any content at any time, for any reason.

We encourage users to keep a personal copy of any stories they write — we do not guarantee permanent storage or access.

4. Email Communication

By signing up, you agree to receive essential service-related emails (e.g., login help, story notices, moderation issues). You can also opt in to receive optional promotional or platform update emails, and unsubscribe at any time.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to:

·       Remember user settings

·       Analyze platform performance

·       Prevent spam and misuse

By continuing to use the platform, you consent to this cookie use. EU/UK users may be shown a cookie banner where required.

6. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

This platform is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has used the platform or submitted information, please contact us at paulhoughentertainment@yahoo.com and we will delete the data immediately.

Users aged 13–17 may only use the platform with parental or guardian consent.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no system is 100% secure. You use the platform at your own risk and are responsible for protecting your login credentials.

8. Data Retention

We may retain your data:

·       As long as your account is active

·       As needed for legal or platform integrity reasons

You may request account deletion or data removal at any time by emailing us.

9. Advertising and Tracking

We may display third-party advertisements or include affiliate links to help support the platform.
These third parties (such as Google) may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar tracking technologies to personalize ads and measure their effectiveness.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. To learn more or opt out of personalized advertising, visit:

• Google Ad Settings

• YourAdChoices Opt-Out Tool

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on the site.

10. GDPR: Users in the EU/UK

If you are located in the EU, EEA, or UK, you have the right to:

·       Access or correct your personal data

·       Request deletion (right to be forgotten)

·       Object to or restrict how your data is processed

·       Receive a copy of your data (data portability)

·       Withdraw consent at any time

Our legal basis for processing data may include: consent, contract performance, legal obligations, or our legitimate interests.

Your data may be transferred to the United States. By using the platform, you consent to this transfer.

To exercise your rights, email: paulhoughentertainment@yahoo.com

11. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers for hosting, analytics, content moderation, and email. These providers have access only to the data necessary to perform their services and are contractually obligated to protect it.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we’ll update the “Effective Date” above and may notify you. Your continued use of the platform means you accept the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data, contact:

📧 Email: paulhoughentertainment@yahoo.com