Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 4, 2025

Welcome to Stornight! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our interactive fiction platform at stornight.com. Please read this policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

Account Information
- Username and display name
- Email address
- Password (encrypted)
- Profile information (bio, avatar, social links - if provided)
- Date of birth (for age verification)

Content You Create
- Stories, chapters, and interactive fiction content
- Comments and reviews on stories
- Messages sent through our platform
- Any other content you post or share

Communications
- Support requests and correspondence
- Survey responses
- Newsletter subscriptions

Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data
- Pages visited and features used
- Time spent on the platform
- Stories read and interactions with content
- Search queries
- Referral sources

Device and Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Screen resolution
- Language preferences

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze platform usage
- Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect platform functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and Improve Our Service
- Create and manage your account
- Host and display your stories
- Enable interaction with other users
- Personalize your experience
- Recommend stories you might enjoy
- Analyze usage patterns to improve features

Communication
- Send account-related notifications
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Send newsletters (if you've subscribed)
- Notify you of platform updates and new features
- Send important service announcements

Safety and Security
- Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Protect against security threats
- Comply with legal obligations

Analytics and Research
- Understand how users interact with our platform
- Identify trends and usage patterns
- Develop new features and improvements
- Generate aggregate statistics (anonymized)

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Public Content
- Your username, profile, and published stories are public by default
- Comments and reviews you post are visible to other users
- You control the visibility of your content through privacy settings

Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our platform:
- Cloud hosting providers
- Email service providers
- Analytics services
- Payment processors (if applicable)
- Security and anti-fraud services

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.

Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required to:
- Comply with laws, regulations, or legal processes
- Respond to lawful requests from government authorities
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users

Business Transfers
If Stornight is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

With Your Consent
We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Specifically:

  • Account data: Retained until you delete your account
  • Published content: Retained as long as you keep it published
  • Deleted content: May be retained in backups for up to 90 days
  • Usage logs: Typically retained for 12-24 months
  • Legal obligations: Retained as required by law

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we must retain it for legal compliance.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access and Portability
- Request a copy of your personal information
- Export your content in a common format

Correction
- Update your account information and profile
- Correct inaccurate information

Deletion
- Delete your account and associated data
- Request deletion of specific content

Objection and Restriction
- Object to certain data processing activities
- Restrict how we use your information

Withdraw Consent
- Unsubscribe from marketing emails
- Opt out of non-essential cookies
- Change privacy settings

To Exercise Your Rights:
Contact us at [your-email@stornight.com] with your request. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Children's Privacy

Stornight is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete it promptly.

For users aged 13-18, we recommend parental guidance and involvement in platform use.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Encryption of passwords and sensitive data at rest
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure data storage practices

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

Stornight operates from Canada. If you access our platform from outside Canada, your information may be transferred to and processed in Canada, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

By using Stornight, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in Canada in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Stornight may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content created by other users. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Analytics and Advertising

Analytics Services
We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with our platform. These services may collect information about your use of Stornight and other websites.

Advertising
If we display advertisements, we may work with advertising partners who use cookies and similar technologies. You can opt out of personalized advertising through:
- Your browser settings
- Industry opt-out tools (e.g., Digital Advertising Alliance)
- Ad network preference centers

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it
  • Right to delete your personal information
  • Right to opt out of the "sale" of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at [your-email@stornight.com].

12. European Privacy Rights

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Contract performance (providing our services)
- Legitimate interests (improving our platform, security)
- Consent (marketing communications, optional features)
- Legal obligations (compliance with laws)

Your GDPR Rights
- Right of access and data portability
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

13. Canadian Privacy Laws

Stornight complies with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including:
- Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
- Provincial privacy legislation where applicable

Canadian residents have rights to access, correct, and request deletion of their personal information in accordance with these laws.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending email notifications (for significant changes)
  • Displaying a notice on our platform

Your continued use of Stornight after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Stornight does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry standard for how to interpret them.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: [support@falldaysoftware.com]
Website: https://stornight.com

For privacy-related inquiries, we will respond within 30 days.

17. Consent

By using Stornight, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.

Your privacy matters to us. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about our data practices.