Privacy Policy

 Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 22, 2025

Story Verdict ("we", "our", "us") operates storyverdict.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information.

1. Information we collect

- Information you provide: When you submit stories, comments, or contact forms you may provide your name and email.

- Automatically collected: We use Google services (Analytics) which collect anonymized usage data such as pages visited, device type, and IP address.

2. How we use information

- To publish and moderate content you submit.

- To improve the site and understand what content performs best.

- To send newsletters if you opt in.

3. Cookies and tracking

- We use cookies and Google Analytics for site statistics. You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work.

4. Third-party services

- We may use third-party services (Google AdSense, analytics, hosting providers). They have their own privacy practices.

5. Content submitted by users

- You retain ownership of content you submit, but by submitting you grant Story Verdict the right to publish, adapt, and display that content on the site and social channels.

6. Sensitive content & moderation

- We moderate submissions. We do not allow doxxing, threats, or illegal content. Content discussing trauma may be published with consent and a content warning.

7. Contact

For privacy concerns: thestoryverdict@gmail.com

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy; the date above will reflect changes.