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When you access our website, a connection is established with CookieFirst’s server to give us the possibility to obtain valid consent from you to the use of certain cookies. CookieFirst then stores a cookie in your browser in order to be able to activate only those cookies to which you have consented and to properly document this. The data processed is stored until the predefined storage period expires or you request to delete the data. Certain mandatory legal storage periods may apply notwithstanding the aforementioned.
CookieFirst is used to obtain the legally required consent for the use of cookies. The legal basis for this is article 6(1)(c) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data processing agreement
We have concluded a data processing agreement with CookieFirst. This is a contract required by data protection law, which ensures that data of our website visitors is only processed in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
Server log files
Our website and CookieFirst automatically collect and store information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. The following data is collected:
Your consent status or the withdrawal of consent
Your anonymised IP address
Information about your Browser
Information about your Device
The date and time you have visited our website
The webpage url where you saved or updated your consent preferences
The approximate location of the user that saved their consent preference
A universally unique identifier (UUID) of the website visitor that clicked the cookie banner
Introduction:
GatherTales values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it when you use our storytelling platform.
Information We Collect:
Information You Provide: When you use Google One Tap to sign in to GatherTales.com, we receive the following information from your Google account:
First and Last Name
Email Address
Profile Picture (if available)
Google User ID
Storytelling Content: We collect and store the stories, poems, or other creative works you create and share on GatherTales.com. This includes text, images, and any other media you upload.
Usage Information: We collect information about how you use our platform, such as the stories you read, the comments you leave, and your interactions with other users.
How We Use Information:
Provide and Improve Services: We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve the GatherTales.com platform and its features.
Personalization: We may use your information to personalize your experience, such as recommending stories you might like based on your interests.
Communication: We may use your information to send you notifications about new stories, updates to the platform, or to respond to your inquiries.
Community Building: We may use your information to foster a sense of community on GatherTales.com, such as by displaying your profile picture and name alongside your stories.
Analytics: We may use aggregated and anonymized information to analyze how users interact with the platform and to improve our services.
Sharing of Information:
With Your Consent: We do not share your personal information with third parties unless we have your explicit consent.
Service Providers: We may use third-party service providers to help us provide the platform's services. These providers may have access to some of your information, but only to perform their tasks and not for any other purpose.
Publicly Shared Content: The stories you share on GatherTales.com are public and may be viewed by other users.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities.
Cookies:
We use cookies to collect information about how you interact with our platform. You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use some features of GatherTales.com.
Advertising:
Monumetric: This Site is affiliated with Monumetric (dba for The Blogger Network, LLC) for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Monumetric will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Monumetric’s data usage, click here: Publisher Advertising Privacy
Third-Party Links:
GatherTales.com may contain links to third-party websites.
Security of Information:
We take reasonable security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your Rights:
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You can also withdraw your consent for the collection or use of your personal information at any time. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected] .
Changes to This Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected] .