At Youthful Stories, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, purchase our merchandise or books, or contact us through any of our provided channels. By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

Payment Information: When making a purchase, we collect billing details such as credit card information, which is processed securely by third-party payment processors.

Purchase Details: Information about the books, merchandise, or other products you buy.

Communication Data: Any correspondence or inquiries you send to us via email at [email protected] or by phone at (888) 703-4146. Additionally, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address

Browser type and version

Device type

Website usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on our site)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Fulfill and process your orders for merchandise and books.

Communicate with you regarding your orders, inquiries, and promotional offers.

Improve our website and customer experience.

Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, shipping companies) to facilitate transactions and deliver products.

Amazon Kindle Publishing: When you purchase our books via Amazon Kindle Publishing, their privacy policy governs your interaction on their platform.

Legal Obligations: When required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Enhance your browsing experience.

Analyze website traffic and usage patterns.

Provide personalized recommendations and promotions.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. While we strive to secure your data, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and review the personal information we hold about you.

Request corrections to your information.

Opt out of marketing communications by clicking "unsubscribe" in our emails or contacting us at [email protected].

Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as Amazon Kindle Publishing. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies when visiting these sites.

8. Children's Privacy

Youthful Stories is committed to protecting children’s privacy. Our content is family-friendly, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 without parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us to address the matter.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (888) 703-4146

Thank you for trusting Youthful Stories to provide engaging stories and merchandise that inspire growth in young readers.