Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Velvet Chapters ("we", "us") collects, uses and protects information when you visit velvetchapters.pages.dev (the "Site"). By using the Site you agree to this policy.

Information we collect

We do not ask you to create an account and we do not collect your name, address or payment details. You can read every story without giving us any personal information.

When you visit the Site, some information is collected automatically, including:

• Your IP address, browser type, device type and operating system
• The pages you view, how long you stay and the page that referred you (for example, Facebook)
• Approximate location (country or city) derived from your IP address

If you email us, we receive your email address and the contents of your message, which we use only to reply.

Cookies and advertising

The Site is free to read because it shows advertisements. We work with third-party advertising partners, including Adsterra, who may use cookies, web beacons and similar technologies to show ads, limit how often you see the same ad, measure ad performance and prevent fraud. These partners may collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to show ads that may interest you.

We do not control these third-party cookies. Their use is governed by each partner's own privacy policy. You can learn more about Adsterra's practices at adsterra.com/privacy-policy.

You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, and you can opt out of interest-based advertising from many companies at optout.aboutads.info (US) and youronlinechoices.eu (UK and EU).

Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand how readers use the Site, such as which stories are popular. Google Analytics uses cookies and collects data in aggregated form. You can opt out with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

How we use information

• To operate, maintain and improve the Site and its stories
• To understand which stories readers enjoy
• To display advertising that funds the Site
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse and security issues
• To respond to your messages

We do not sell your personal information for money.

Your rights

UK and EU residents: under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR you have the right to access, correct or delete your personal data, to object to or restrict its processing, and to data portability. Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time. You may also complain to your local data protection authority (in the UK, the ICO).

California residents: under the CCPA/CPRA you have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request its deletion, and to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. To exercise these rights, email us.

Canada and Australia: you may request access to and correction of personal information we hold about you under PIPEDA and the Australian Privacy Act.

To make any request, email rignation333@gmail.com.

Children's privacy

The Site is intended for adults. It is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the UK and EU), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

Data retention and security

We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes above. We use reasonable technical measures to protect it, including HTTPS on every page, but no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Links to other websites

The Site and its ads may link to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows when it was last changed.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email rignation333@gmail.com.