Privacy policy
I. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to visitors of the Storytime4Kids website located at storytimeapp.me ('Website'). It describes what information, if any, is collected when you visit the Website, how it is used, and your rights in relation to it. This policy does not apply to the Storytime4Kids mobile application (App). The App has its own Privacy Policy, accessible within the App and on the App Store / Google Play listing, which governs data collected during use of the App.
II. Our Data Minimisation Commitment
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No user accounts or registration on the Website
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No payment processing or e-commerce on the Website
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No advertising networks or behavioural tracking tools
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No selling or sharing of visitor data with third parties for commercial purposes
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No collection of personal data from children on the Website
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In practice, the only scenarios in which any information reaches us from a Website visit are: (a) standard server logs generated automatically by your browser, (b) any message you voluntarily send us via the contact form, and (c) standard analytics to understand general website traffic, as described below.
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III. Information We Collect
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Your IP address (which may indicate your approximate geographic region)
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Browser type and version
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The pages you visit and time spent on them
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The referring URL (the page you came from, if any)
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Date and time of your visit
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This information is collected as part of standard server and analytics logging. It is used solely to understand general traffic patterns, diagnose technical issues, and maintain the Website's security and performance. It is not used to identify you personally or build individual profiles.
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IV. Information We Do NOT Collect on This Website
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Names, emails, or personal details from passive browsing (only from voluntary contact form use)
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Payment card or financial information
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Children's personal information of any kind
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Precise geolocation data
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Device identifiers for advertising purposes
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Social media profile data
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Any sensitive personal data
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V. Essential Cookies
The Website may use technically necessary cookies or session tokens required for the Website to function correctly, such as maintaining the state of the page during your visit. These do not track you across websites or persist beyond your browser session.
VI. Analytics
We may use a privacy-respecting analytics tool to understand aggregate, anonymised information about how visitors use the Website, for example, which pages are most visited, or what devices are commonly used. If we use a third-party analytics provider (such as Google Analytics or a privacy-focused alternative), that provider processes data as a data processor on our behalf and is contractually prohibited from using your data for their own purposes.
VII. No Advertising Cookies
We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or any tracking technologies associated with ad networks on this Website. You will not be served ads based on your visit to storytimeapp.me.
VIII. Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not significantly affect your ability to browse the Website, as it is primarily a static informational site. For guidance on managing cookies, refer to your browser's help documentation.
IX. Third-Party Links
The Website contains links to third-party platforms, including the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. When you click these links, you leave our Website and any information you provide on those platforms is governed by their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party platforms before providing any personal information to them.
X. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For visitors located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions where GDPR or equivalent data protection law applies, our legal bases for any data processing are processing server log and analytics data to maintain and improve the Website's security and performance, in a manner that does not override your fundamental privacy rights Legitimate Interests. Processing contact form submissions to respond to your enquiries Contractual Necessity / Pre-contractual Steps. if we use any optional cookies beyond technically necessary ones, we will request your consent via a cookie notice before setting them Consent.
XI. Data Retention
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We retain data for the minimum period necessary: Server logs are typically retained for up to 90 days for security and diagnostic purposes, then deleted or anonymised
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Analytics data is aggregated and anonymised; individual session data is not retained beyond 26 months
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Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period to manage your enquiry and any follow-up, and then deleted
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XII. Data Security
The Website is served over HTTPS, ensuring that data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted in transit. We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the limited data associated with Website operation. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
XIII. Your Rights
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The right to access personal data we hold about you
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The right to request correction of inaccurate data
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The right to request erasure of your data
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The right to object to processing based on our legitimate interests
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The right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
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To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@storytimeapp.me. We will respond within 30 days. Given the minimal data we hold about Website visitors, many of these rights will often be satisfied simply by confirming that we hold no identifiable data about you beyond what you voluntarily submitted.
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XIV. Children’s Privacy
The Website is intended for a general adult audience. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13 through the Website. The Website does not contain registration forms, account creation, or any interactive features accessible to children that would result in personal data collection. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us through the Website's contact form, please contact us at team@storytimeapp.me and we will promptly delete it.
XV. International Visitors
The Website is accessible globally. If you visit from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred across borders. Where applicable, we ensure such transfers comply with relevant data protection requirements.
XVI. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be indicated by an updated 'Last Updated' date at the top of this page. As the Website collects minimal data, material changes are unlikely to be frequent. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
XVII. Contact Us
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If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out:
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Website: storytimeapp.me
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Email: team@storytimeapp.me
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Contact Page: storytimeapp.me/contact-us
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For EEA/UK visitors with unresolved concerns, you have the right to contact your local data protection supervisory authority.
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