Last updated: March 2026
Account Information. When you create an account, we collect your email address and password. When you use the platform to manage your books, audiobooks, and author profiles, we store the content you provide such as book titles, descriptions, cover images, author bios, uploaded files, and other materials.
Usage Data. We automatically collect basic usage data when you or visitors interact with the platform, including page views, link clicks, IP addresses (for geographic analytics and security), browser type, and timestamps. This data is used to provide you with performance insights and to maintain the service.
Payment Information. If you subscribe to a paid plan, payment information (such as your credit card number) is collected and processed directly by our payment processor, Stripe. StoryKeepr does not store or have access to your full payment card details. We receive only basic transaction information (such as subscription status and billing dates) from Stripe.
When you register for StoryKeepr, we require email verification to confirm your identity. We also send transactional emails for password resets, email address changes, and important account notifications. These are essential service communications and are not marketing emails.
Some download pages on StoryKeepr may require you to provide your email address before accessing a file. When you submit your email on a download page:
StoryKeepr does not automatically upload your email to any third-party newsletter service. However, authors have the ability to export collected email addresses and may add them to their own mailing lists. Once your email is exported by an author, the author's use of your email is governed by their own privacy practices and the policies of their chosen email service provider.
We use your information to:
We believe in being explicit about what we will not do:
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
Author profile pages, book landing pages, and audiobook pages are publicly accessible. Information you add to these pages — including author names, bios, book descriptions, cover images, and social media links — will be visible to anyone who visits the page. Search engines may index public pages.
Public pages may contain links to third-party websites such as Amazon, Apple Books, Audible, social media platforms, and newsletter services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies. Any trademarks or trade names of third parties featured on StoryKeepr belong to their respective owners.
Essential cookies. We use essential cookies to maintain your login session and remember your preferences. These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies. With your consent, we use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data such as page views, session duration, and general geographic region. This helps us understand how the platform is used and where to make improvements. Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique users and track sessions. You can learn more about how Google uses data at Google's partner policy page.
No advertising cookies. We do not use advertising cookies, behavioral tracking pixels, or remarketing services (such as Facebook Pixel or Google Ads).
Your choices. When you first visit StoryKeepr, you will see a cookie consent banner. You may accept or decline analytics cookies. If you decline, only essential cookies will be used. You can also configure your browser to refuse all cookies, but this may prevent you from logging in or using certain features.
StoryKeepr honors Do Not Track browser signals. If your browser sends a Do Not Track signal, we will not load Google Analytics cookies. We do not track you across other websites.
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. If you become aware of any unauthorized access to your account, please notify us immediately at [email protected].
In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify affected users via email as soon as reasonably practicable and no later than 72 hours after becoming aware of the breach. The notification will include the nature of the breach, the data affected, and the steps we are taking in response.
Your data is retained as long as your account is active. We may retain certain data for a limited period after account deletion as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.
You can delete your account and all associated data directly from your Account Settings page. Account deletion permanently removes your books, audiobooks, cover images, uploaded files, analytics data, and other content. This action cannot be undone.
If you submitted your email on a download page and wish to have it removed, please contact us at [email protected] with the email address and the download page where it was submitted.
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
All users can:
European Economic Area (EEA) residents have additional rights under the GDPR, including the right to:
California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may verify your identity before processing your request. We will respond to all valid requests within 30 days.
If you are in the European Economic Area, our legal basis for collecting and using your personal data depends on the data and the context in which we collect it:
StoryKeepr's servers are located in the United States. If you are accessing the service from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using StoryKeepr, you consent to the transfer of your data to the United States. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy regardless of where it is processed.
StoryKeepr is not directed at and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child under 18 has provided us with personal data, please contact us at [email protected].
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify registered users via email or a prominent notice on the platform at least 15 days before the changes take effect. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Your continued use of StoryKeepr after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please visit our contact page or email us at [email protected].