Privacy Policy for Story Before AI
Last updated: October 15, 2026
Website: storybeforeai.com
Operated by: Story Before AI / Claire Morgan, Savannah, Georgia, USA
Contact: [email protected]
Story Before AI (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates storybeforeai.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit the Site, subscribe to our newsletter, comment, download resources, contact us, purchase a product or service, or otherwise interact with us.
By using the Site, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with it, please do not use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in three main ways: information you give us, information collected automatically, and information from third parties.
A. Information You Provide
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:
Name or display name
Email address
Comment or message content
Newsletter subscription information
Download requests for templates, checklists, or guides
Purchase or billing details, if you buy a course, template, or service
Feedback, survey responses, or support requests
Any other information you choose to submit
If you submit prompts, scripts, story ideas, screenshots, video links, or other creative materials, we may store and use them to respond to you, operate the Site, publish tutorials, or improve our content. Please do not submit confidential, sensitive, or personal information that you do not want stored or potentially published.
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information, such as:
IP address
Approximate location derived from IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Referring pages and exit pages
Pages viewed, time spent, and links clicked
Search terms used to reach the Site
Cookie identifiers and similar tracking technologies
Date and time of visits
This information helps us understand how the Site is used and how to improve it.
C. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third-party services, such as:
Analytics providers
Email marketing platforms
Payment processors
Social media platforms, if you interact with us there
Embedded video or content providers
Affiliate or sponsorship partners
For example, if you subscribe through a third-party email service or buy through a payment processor, that provider may share limited information with us, such as your email address, subscription status, or purchase confirmation.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
Publish tutorials, articles, templates, and resources
Respond to questions, comments, and support requests
Send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications you request
Process purchases and provide purchased products or services
Personalize your experience and remember preferences
Measure traffic, engagement, and content performance
Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security issues, or technical problems
Comply with legal obligations
Enforce our terms and protect our rights
Consider and develop new content, products, or services
We may use aggregated or de-identified information for analytics, research, and business purposes.
Unless we clearly disclose otherwise, we do not use your personal information to train generative AI models.
3. Legal Bases for Processing
If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process personal information under the following legal bases:
Consent: When you subscribe to a newsletter, accept non-essential cookies, or ask us to contact you.
Contract: When we need to provide a product, service, or resource you requested.
Legitimate interests: To operate the Site, improve content, prevent abuse, and communicate with our audience, where those interests are not overridden by your rights.
Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies. These may include:
Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the Site to function.
Preference cookies: Remember settings and choices.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand traffic and usage.
Marketing or affiliate cookies: Help measure campaigns, referrals, or affiliate commissions, where applicable.
You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where required, through a cookie consent banner. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not work properly.
We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics or similar tools. These providers may collect information about your use of the Site and other websites over time. Where required, we configure analytics to support privacy controls such as IP anonymization.
5. How We Share Information
We may share information with:
Service providers: Hosting, analytics, email marketing, payment processing, customer support, security, and content delivery providers.
Payment processors: To process purchases. We do not store full payment card details on the Site.
Analytics and advertising partners: To measure traffic, engagement, and, where applicable, affiliate performance.
Embedded content providers: For example, YouTube or Vimeo may collect information when you play embedded videos.
Social media platforms: If you interact with our social media content or share buttons.
Legal and safety authorities: When required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, and security.
Business transfers: If we merge, acquire, or sell assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With your consent: When you ask us to share information or when we clearly disclose it.
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. If we ever change this practice, we will update this Policy and provide any required opt-out mechanisms.
6. Third-Party Links, AI Tools, and Affiliate Relationships
The Site may link to third-party websites, AI tools, software, courses, or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Their own privacy policies apply when you visit or use them.
Some links may be affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate partners may use cookies or similar technologies to track referrals. These relationships do not change our editorial standards, but you should assume that some outbound links may be monetized.
Our tutorials may mention AI image, video, voice, editing, or writing tools. Any information you provide to those tools is governed by their terms and privacy policies, not ours.
7. Your Choices and Rights
You have choices about how we communicate with you and how your information is used.
Email Communications
You can unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us at [email protected]. We may still send transactional or administrative messages when necessary.
Cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings and any consent banner we provide.
U.S. State Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:
Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
Access a copy of your personal information
Correct inaccurate personal information
Delete your personal information
Obtain a portable copy of certain information
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
Opt out of targeted advertising
Limit the use of sensitive personal information
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
We do not sell personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising. To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before responding. You may use an authorized agent where permitted by law.
EEA, UK, and Swiss Rights
If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you may have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Receive a portable copy of certain information
Withdraw consent
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected], and we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
If you are in a jurisdiction where the age of digital consent is higher, we do not knowingly collect information from users below that age without appropriate consent.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including:
Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete your information
Comments and submissions: until deleted or no longer needed
Purchase records: as long as required for tax, accounting, and legal purposes
Analytics data: typically for a limited period, such as 14 to 26 months, depending on the provider and settings
Legal and compliance records: as required by law
We may retain aggregated or de-identified information indefinitely because it no longer identifies you.
10. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. These may include access controls, secure hosting, encryption where appropriate, and reputable service providers.
No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you provide information at your own risk.
11. International Transfers
The Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. Those countries may have different data protection laws than your country.
Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms.
12. Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control
Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is no uniform standard, the Site may not respond to all Do Not Track signals. Where required by law, we will honor applicable opt-out preference signals, such as Global Privacy Control.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. If changes are material, we may provide additional notice, such as a banner on the Site or an email where appropriate. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect means you acknowledge the updated Policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us at:
Story Before AI
Attn: Privacy
Savannah, Georgia, USA
Email: [email protected]