Privacy Policy

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: Provide access to audio stories and manage your account
• Personalization: Recommend stories based on your listening history and preferences
• Communication: Send important updates, security alerts, and promotional content (with your consent)
• Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform and content
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

We work with trusted third-party service providers:

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and basic functionality
• Session Cookies: Maintain your login state and preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our platform
• Local Storage: Store playback progress and user preferences locally on your device

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect platform functionality. See our Cookie Policy for details.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: All data transmitted via SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS)
• Password Security: Passwords are hashed using bcrypt algorithm
• Token Authentication: Secure API tokens with expiration for mobile app access
• Signed URLs: Time-limited access to audio content (5-minute expiry)
• Access Controls: Strict authentication and authorization protocols
• Regular Monitoring: Continuous security monitoring and updates

We retain your data as follows:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Listening History: Retained to provide personalized recommendations
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data retained indefinitely
• After Deletion: Personal data is permanently deleted within 30 days of account closure

Depending on your location, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Objection: Object to certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@shorthorrorstories.net

Our service is intended for users aged 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@shorthorrorstories.net.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and third-party service providers located worldwide.

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Legal basis for processing: Consent, contract performance, legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Right to data portability in a structured, machine-readable format

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)
• Displaying an in-app notification upon your next login

Your continued use of our service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: