Story Galley

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 22, 2026

Story Galley (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, submit inquiries, or purchase editorial services.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Information You Provide Directly

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Mailing address (if provided)
  • Manuscript files and related content
  • Project details and correspondence
  • Payment information (processed securely through a third-party provider)

Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access
  • Referring website
  • Cookies and tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide quotes
  • Deliver editorial services
  • Process payments
  • Communicate about your project
  • Maintain internal records
  • Improve website functionality
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Payment Processing

Payments are processed through a secure third-party payment processor on a private page of this website. We do not store or have direct access to your full credit card information.

Payment processors may collect and process your payment data according to their own privacy policies.

4. Manuscript Confidentiality

All manuscripts and project materials are treated as confidential. Your intellectual property remains yours at all times. We do not share, publish, or distribute your work without your written permission.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to analyze site traffic, improve user experience, and monitor performance.

We may also use tools such as Google Analytics to better understand website usage. These tools may collect your IP address and browsing behavior. For more information, review Google’s Privacy Policy.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some site features may not function properly as a result.

6. How We Share Information

We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • With trusted service providers (such as payment processors or website hosting providers)
  • If required by law
  • To protect legal rights or prevent fraud

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Comply with legal, tax, or accounting requirements
  • Resolve disputes

We retain manuscripts and related project files for up to five years unless you request earlier deletion.

8. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we collect about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Know what categories of information are collected and how they are used
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

To exercise your rights, contact us.

We will respond to verified requests within the time required by California law.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure.

10. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for, and disclaim all liability for, the privacy practices or content of third-party sites linked from this website.

11. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter or opt in to receive updates, we will collect your name and email address to send editorial insights, updates, and related content.

Email communications are managed through Kit (formerly ConvertKit), a third-party email marketing provider, which securely stores and processes your information in accordance with its own privacy policies.

We may track email engagement (such as opens and link clicks) to improve the quality and relevance of our communications. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly.

We only send marketing emails to individuals who have affirmatively opted in.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, please contact us.