Last updated: August 28, 2026
ShadowStoryUSA (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://shadowstoryusa.com (the “Site”), a platform focused on broadcast stories, breaking news, family stories, emotional living, and daily life. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit or use the Site.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information we collect
1.1 Information you provide to us
- Contact information: When you contact us (for example, via email or contact forms), we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
- Story submissions and comments: If the Site allows you to submit stories, comments, or other content, we may collect the information you submit, including any personal details contained in that content.
- Newsletter or subscription data: If you subscribe to newsletters or updates, we collect your email address and any preferences you provide.
1.2 Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
- Usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time and date of visits, referring/exit pages, and clickstream data.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to recognize your browser, remember preferences, and understand how you use the Site. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect certain features.
1.3 Information from third parties
We may receive information from:
- Analytics providers: Such as aggregated statistics about page views, traffic sources, and user behavior.
- Advertising or social media partners (if used): Limited information related to ad performance or engagement, in accordance with their own privacy policies.
2. How we use your information
We use the information we collect for purposes including:
- Site operation and improvement: To operate, maintain, and improve the Site, content, and user experience.
- Content and community features: To publish, manage, and moderate stories, comments, and other user-generated content (subject to our editorial policies).
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send updates, newsletters, or important notices about the Site.
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use the Site, measure performance, and develop new features or content.
- Legal and security: To protect our rights, enforce our policies, comply with legal obligations, and prevent fraud or misuse.
3. Cookies and tracking technologies
We may use:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for basic Site functionality (e.g., page navigation, security).
- Performance and analytics cookies: To collect information about how visitors use the Site, such as which pages are most popular.
- Preference cookies: To remember your settings and preferences.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
4. Sharing of information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery), under obligations to protect your information.
- Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, court order, or to respond to lawful requests by public authorities.
- Protection of rights: When necessary to protect our rights, privacy, safety, property, or that of our users or the public.
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to continued protection.
5. Data retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When information is no longer needed, we may delete, anonymize, or otherwise remove it from our systems.
6. Your choices and rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights such as:
- Access and update: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask that it be corrected or updated.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete certain personal information, subject to legal or legitimate business requirements.
- Opt-out of communications: You can opt out of marketing or newsletter emails by using the unsubscribe link in those emails or contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 10.
7. Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
8. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Links to other websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any sites you visit.
10. Contact us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you may contact us at:
ShadowStoryUSA Website: https://shadowstoryusa.com Email: [insert your contact email here]
11. Changes to this privacy policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.