Privacy Policy for Night Owl Stories

Last Updated: October 10th 2024

At Night Owl Stories, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website nightowlstories.net, download our products via Gumroad, or engage with us on social media and other digital platforms. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information depending on your interaction with us:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, and other information you voluntarily provide when subscribing or downloading content.

  • Transaction Information: Data related to purchases or downloads of our products through platforms like Gumroad, including payment details.

  • Technical Data: Information about how you access our website (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information) collected via cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and deliver products or services you request.

  • To manage and communicate with you about your account and purchases.

  • To send you marketing communications if you have explicitly consented to receive them.

  • To improve our services and understand user interactions for a better customer experience.

  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our legitimate interests.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We rely on the following legal grounds to process your personal data:

  • Consent: We will seek your explicit consent before using your data for marketing or promotional purposes.

  • Contractual Obligation: We process your data to fulfill your orders or respond to requests made through our platforms.

  • Legitimate Interests: For enhancing our services, improving user experience, and ensuring security.

4. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. You can request the deletion of your personal data at any time (see Section 7 for more information).

5. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data and obtain a copy.

  • Rectification: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions (e.g., if data is no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected).

  • Restriction: Request a restriction on processing your personal data.

  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or legitimate interest purposes.

  • Data Portability: Request the transfer of your data to another organization or directly to you.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [gdpr@nightowlstories.net]. We will respond within one month, as required by GDPR.

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors like Gumroad and email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp), who assist in our business operations. These providers are bound by confidentiality and GDPR compliance agreements.

  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

We ensure all third parties adhere to GDPR standards when processing your data.

8. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred and processed outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). If we transfer your data internationally, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our [Cookie Policy].

10. Unsubscribing and Managing Preferences

All marketing communications include an unsubscribe link. You may also contact us directly at gdpr@nightowlstories.net to manage your preferences or unsubscribe from all communications.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact us at:

Night Owl Stories

Email: gdpr@nightowlstories.net

Website: nightowlstories.net