If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us through our correspondence channels.
1. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
We are a Data Controller of your information. Story of Names’ legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the Personal Information we collect and the specific context in which we collect the information:
- Story of Names needs to perform a contract with you (e.g., fulfilling inquiries).
- You have given Story of Names permission to do so.
- Processing your personal information is in Story of Names’ legitimate interests.
- Story of Names needs to comply with legal obligations.
2. Information We Collect
The personal information that you are asked to provide, and the reasons why you are asked to provide it, will be made clear to you at the point we ask you to provide your personal information.
Information Provided Voluntarily: When you send us an editorial message or inquiry via our contact form or direct email (editor@storyofnames.com), we may receive your name, email address, message contents, and any attachments you choose to provide.
Automated Log Files: Story of Names follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.
3. Cookies and Web Beacons
Like any other website, Story of Names uses “cookies”. These cookies are used to store information including visitors’ preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users’ experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors’ browser type and/or other information.
For more detailed information regarding cookie handling, please consult our dedicated Cookie Policy.
4. Third-Party Privacy Policies
Story of Names’ Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt-out of certain options.
5. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA Rights)
Under the CCPA, among other rights, California consumers have the right to:
- Request that a business that collects a consumer’s personal data disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data that a business has collected about consumers.
- Request that a business delete any personal data about the consumer that a business has collected.
- Request that a business that sells a consumer’s personal data, not sell the consumer’s personal data (Story of Names does not sell personal data).
6. Children’s Information
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.
Story of Names does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
7. Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.