Privacy Policy by My Scent Stories

Effective Date: August 31, 2024

At My Scent Stories (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are dedicated to safeguarding the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and disclose information about you when you visit our website, My Scent Stories (the “Site”).

1. Information We Collect

When you visit My Scent Stories, we collect two types of information:

Personal Information: Information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and any other details you submit when subscribing to our newsletter, commenting on posts, or contacting us.
Usage Information: Information collected automatically as you interact with our Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing behavior.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our Site;
Send your newsletters and other communications you have opted to receive;
Respond to your inquiries or requests;
Analyze usage patterns to enhance your experience;
Enforce our Terms of Service and comply with legal obligations.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to analyze site usage and optimize our content. These third parties may collect information about your activities on our Site and other websites using cookies and similar technologies.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

My Scent Stories does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us.

8. Your Rights

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information;
Object to or restrict the processing of your data;
Request data portability;
Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@thescentstories.com.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.