Effective Date: 05/16/2025

Firestry (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.firestry.com. By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

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

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Organization name
  • Any information you include in contact forms or communication

We also collect certain information automatically through tools like Google Analytics, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Referring site
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Device and operating system information
  • General location data (city, region, country)

This data is used in aggregate to understand how visitors use our website and to improve your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries and messages
  • Improve the functionality and content of our website
  • Analyze user behavior to enhance our storytelling services
  • Send occasional updates or marketing communications (if you’ve opted in)
  • Ensure the security and integrity of our website

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties.

3. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect and store information about how you interact with our website. This includes:

  • Session cookies to remember your activity during a single session
  • Persistent cookies for returning visitors
  • Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, etc.) for tracking site performance and user behavior

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

To learn more about how Google uses data from sites that use its services, visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share data with third-party service providers only to the extent necessary to:

  • Host and operate our website
  • Analyze website traffic (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Send email communications if you’ve opted in

All service providers are required to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time
  • Request a copy of the data we hold about you
  • Disable cookies via your browser settings

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at firestrystories@gmail.com

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the effective date updated accordingly.