Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Empire in Recline, LLC (“StoryWeaver,” “we,” “our”) collects, uses, and shares personal information about you when you use our website (https://readstoryweaver.com), newsletters, or any other products or services we launch in the future that link to or reference this Privacy Policy (“Services”).

Why it matters

We believe you deserve to understand how your data is handled. That’s why we’re laying out in plain language what we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have.

We’re not in the business of collecting more than we need or selling your personal info for a quick buck. But we do use tools like analytics, ad tracking, and retargeting to understand our audience and keep StoryWeaver free.

What information we collect

We may collect the following categories of information about you:

• Contact information – like your email address when you sign up for our newsletter.
• Identifiers – like your IP address, browser type, device ID, and operating system.
• Usage data – pages you view, links you click, time spent on site, and newsletter open/click rates.
• Non-precise location – inferred from your IP address (e.g., city or region).
• Inferences – topics you might be interested in based on your reading or clicking habits.
• Any information you voluntarily give us – for example, if you email us, answer a survey, or fill out a form.

We don’t currently collect sensitive personal information (like race, health data, or political affiliation) unless you voluntarily share it — and even then, we only use it for the purpose you provided it for.

How we collect your information

Directly from you

• When you subscribe to our newsletter.
• When you respond to a survey or questionnaire we send.
• When you email us with questions or feedback.

Automatically through your use of our Services

• Cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies record certain usage data when you visit our site or open our newsletters.
• We use Google Analytics and other analytics tools to understand reader behavior.
• We may use ad tracking pixels from services like Meta Ads, Google Ads, or similar platforms for retargeting and measuring ad performance.

From advertising and marketing partners

• If we run an ad campaign on a platform like Meta, Google, or LinkedIn, we may share hashed identifiers to find audiences similar to our readers.
• Ad platforms may give us aggregated, non-identifying stats on how ads perform.

How we use your information

• Send you the newsletters and content you signed up for.
• Measure and improve how StoryWeaver content performs.
• Figure out what topics our readers care about most.
• Run retargeting ads so you might see StoryWeaver on other sites or apps.
• Measure whether those ads are effective.
• Prevent spam and abuse on our site and email system.
• Comply with legal obligations if necessary.

If we introduce new features — like paid subscriptions, accounts, or events — we may use your information for those services too. If that happens, we’ll update this policy.

How we share your information

• Service providers – like our email sending platform and analytics providers, who help us run the Services.
• Advertising partners – like Meta, Google, or LinkedIn, to run ads or create lookalike audiences.
• Analytics providers – to help us understand site and newsletter performance.
• Legal authorities – if required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights.
• Business transfers – if we’re involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We don’t sell your personal information for cash. Some U.S. privacy laws might define certain advertising and analytics activities as a “sale” or “sharing” of data — if those laws apply, we’ll honor opt-outs as required.

Cookies and tracking technologies

• Cookies – small files stored on your browser to remember your preferences and track activity.
• Pixels / web beacons – small images embedded in emails or pages to see if they were opened or viewed.
• Device identifiers – data that uniquely identifies your device.

You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, but parts of the site may not work as intended.

Data retention

• Newsletter data: If you unsubscribe, we delete your personal info from our email platform right away.
• Analytics data: We may keep anonymized, aggregated stats for as long as needed to measure performance.
• Legal exceptions: We may keep certain information longer if required by law.

Children’s privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13, and we don’t knowingly collect personal info from anyone under 13. If we find out we’ve collected info from a child under 13, we’ll delete it.

Your privacy rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights under state privacy laws to:

• Know what personal information we have about you.
• Request a copy of that information.
• Ask us to delete it.
• Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
• Opt-out of certain tracking and targeted advertising.

To make a request, email hello@readstoryweaver.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

Security

We use industry-standard safeguards to protect the information we collect, but no system is 100% secure. If you think your information may have been compromised, contact us immediately.

Changes to this policy

If we make changes, we’ll update the “Last updated” date at the top. For major changes, we’ll notify you in the newsletter or on the site.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, you can email us at:

Empire in Recline, LLC

Delaware, USA
Email: yep@empireinrecline.com