Privacy Policy
How we protect and handle your personal information
Last updated: January 2025
Introduction
At Tales With Twists ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website taleswithtwists.com and use our services.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- • Email addresses: When you subscribe to our newsletter
- • Names: When you leave comments on stories
- • IP addresses: For security and analytics purposes
- • Browser information: To optimize your experience
Automatically Collected Information
- • Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns
- • Device information: Device type, operating system, browser type
- • Cookies and tracking: For functionality and analytics
- • Referral information: How you found our website
How We Use Your Information
Primary Uses
- • Send new story notifications
- • Respond to comments and inquiries
- • Improve website functionality
- • Prevent spam and abuse
Analytics & Improvement
- • Analyze website usage patterns
- • Optimize content and user experience
- • Monitor website performance
- • Generate usage statistics
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve our services.
Essential Cookies
- • Authentication and login status
- • Security and fraud prevention
- • Basic website functionality
Analytics Cookies
- • Google Analytics (anonymized)
- • Usage statistics and trends
- • Performance monitoring
Third-Party Services
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites on the Internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
Supabase
We use Supabase for database services and user authentication. Supabase processes data in accordance with their privacy policy and GDPR compliance standards.
Mailgun
We use Mailgun to send email notifications. Email addresses are processed securely and used only for sending story updates and subscription confirmations.
Your Rights and Choices
Your Rights
- • Access your personal data
- • Correct inaccurate information
- • Delete your personal data
- • Opt out of communications
How to Exercise Rights
- • Unsubscribe links in emails
- • Contact us via social media
- • Browser cookie settings
- • Google Ads opt-out tools
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- • Secure database storage with access controls
- • Regular security updates and monitoring
- • Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Tales With Twists
Author: tattedbeardo89
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.