Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 4, 2026
Your privacy is not negotiable. We believe you should have complete control over your data and deserve complete transparency about how we use it. We never sell your data, never share it with third parties, and never use it for advertising or tracking.
This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights. We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations worldwide.
1. Information We Collect
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address (encrypted)
- Username (your choice)
- Password (hashed with bcrypt—we never see your plain password)
- Bio and profile information (optional)
We track (only for your benefit):
- Stories you read and save
- Fantasy Generator queries (anonymized for improvement)
- Your archetype profile
- Stories you create
Your reading history is NEVER shared, sold, or used for advertising.
We automatically collect:
- IP address (anonymized for security monitoring)
- Browser type and device type
- Pages visited and time spent (analytics only)
- Referring URL (for understanding traffic sources)
We use analytics to improve the platform, not to track you individually.
2. How We Use Your Data
- Account management
- Personalized recommendations
- Story library access
- Fantasy Generator personalization
- Anonymized usage analytics
- Feature usage patterns
- Platform performance monitoring
- Content quality assessment
- Detecting unauthorized access
- Preventing abuse
- Protecting your account
- Compliance with legal requests
- Platform updates and announcements
- Account notifications
- Community highlights
- You control all email preferences
✗Sell your data to advertisers or third parties
✗Use tracking pixels or cookies for advertising
✗Share your fantasy preferences with anyone
✗Store your password in plain text
✗Profile you for targeted ads
✗Retain data longer than necessary
4. Data Security
Encryption:
All data in transit is encrypted with TLS/SSL (HTTPS). Sensitive data at rest is encrypted with AES-256.
Password Security:
Passwords are hashed with bcrypt (not reversible). We never store or see your plain password.
Regular Audits:
We conduct quarterly security audits and penetration testing to identify and fix vulnerabilities.
Access Controls:
Only essential staff can access user data, and all access is logged and monitored.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Under GDPR, CCPA, and similar laws, you have the right to:
🔍 Access Your Data
Request a copy of all data we hold about you
📥 Data Portability
Download your data in a portable format
❌ Deletion
Request we delete your account and associated data (except where legally required to retain)
🚫 Opt-Out
Opt out of marketing communications anytime from your account settings
⚠️ Correction
Correct inaccurate information in your account
To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@fetish-stories.com with proof of identity.
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use minimal cookies, only for essential functionality:
- Session Cookie: Keeps you logged in (expires when you close browser)
- Preferences Cookie: Remembers your theme preference (light/dark)
We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party analytics services that compromise your privacy.
You can disable cookies in your browser, though this may affect some functionality.
Email: privacy@fetish-stories.com
Privacy Officer: Alex Rivera, Editorial Director
Response Time: We respond to all privacy inquiries within 7 business days