The Storied Me

Effective Date: January 20, 2026

The Storied Me respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share when you visit the site or participate in services. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and the choices you have regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

  • Any information you voluntarily submit through intake forms, emails, or registration pages

Submitted Content

  • Writing samples

  • Story drafts

  • Reflections, responses, or feedback requests

  • Audio or video submissions (if applicable)

Technical Information

  • Basic analytics such as page views, device type, and browser type, collected through standard website tools (e.g., Squarespace analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Provide educational content, coaching, and feedback services

  • Communicate with you about your participation, purchases, or updates

  • Improve offerings, materials, and user experience

  • Process payments and manage enrollment

  • Support optional AI-assisted feedback tools (where applicable)

Your information is never sold.

3. Use of Submitted Writing and Creative Work

You retain full ownership of all writing and creative work you submit.

The Storied Me uses submitted content solely to:

  • Provide feedback

  • Support instruction or coaching

  • Improve internal tools and learning design

With explicit permission only, anonymized excerpts may be used for teaching or illustrative purposes. No identifying details will be shared without consent.

4. AI-Assisted Tools (If Applicable)

Some services may include AI-assisted feedback or analysis tools.

  • These tools may temporarily process submitted content to generate insights or feedback.

  • AI-assisted output is informational and educational in nature.

  • Submitted content is not intentionally used to train public AI models.

Users should exercise discretion and avoid submitting content they consider highly sensitive.

5. Third-Party Services

The Storied Me uses trusted third-party services to support site functionality, including:

  • Website hosting and analytics (e.g., Squarespace)

  • Payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Email communication platforms

These providers have their own privacy policies and security practices. The Storied Me is not responsible for third-party privacy practices beyond reasonable due diligence.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Basic cookies or analytics tools may be used to:

  • Understand site usage

  • Improve performance and usability

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may be affected.

 

7. Data Security

Reasonable administrative and technical measures are taken to protect personal information. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

Participation in services and submission of materials occurs at your discretion.

8. Data Retention

Personal information and submitted content are retained only as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide services

  • Maintain records

  • Meet legal or operational obligations

You may request deletion of your information, subject to applicable record-keeping requirements.

9. Minors

Unless explicitly stated, services are intended for adults. When minors participate (e.g., through parent-directed programs), information is collected with appropriate consent and used only for the stated educational purpose.

10. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request corrections or deletion

  • Opt out of non-essential communications

Requests may be submitted via the contact information below.

11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of the site or services after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact thestoriedme@gmail.com