Privacy Policy

Folklore Story was created to bring together timeless tales, cultural insights, and mythological narratives that connect communities and generations. Our mission is to make folklore accessible, engaging, and preserved for everyone who loves storytelling. You can reach out to us via the contact email provided below to share your stories or ask questions. We ensure that every visit to our website remains informative and enjoyable, without unnecessary data collection.

Information you provide: When you submit stories, leave comments, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, or other contact details.

Log and device data: Our servers automatically collect information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and visit timestamps.

Cookies and tracking technologies: We use cookies and similar tools to store preferences and enhance your browsing experience.

Cookies are small text files that help improve website functionality and user experience. We use:

• Essential cookies – Required for the website to function properly.
• Analytics cookies – To understand user interactions and improve our storytelling experience (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Advertising cookies – To display relevant ads or recommendations.

We use a Consent Management Platform (CMP) that allows visitors to control cookie preferences. Non-essential cookies are activated only after you consent. Our site also uses HTTPS encryption and regular security measures to protect your data, though no online system is entirely risk-free.

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services, maintain content integrity, or comply with legal obligations. Non-essential data, such as analytics logs, are retained for up to one year.

We may partner with trusted third parties that use cookies or similar technologies for analytics and advertising. These partners include (but are not limited to):

• Google AdSense / Ad Manager / Google Ads: Serves ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out via Google Ads Settings or read Google’s privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Analytics: Helps us analyze site traffic. Terms: https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/us/
• Meta (Facebook) Pixel: Measures ad effectiveness. Privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
• TikTok Pixel: Tracks engagement for TikTok-based content. Privacy policy: https://www.tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy

You can manage or revoke consent anytime through our cookie banner or your browser settings.

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and enhance our storytelling platform.
• Display relevant folklore content and advertisements.
• Analyze visitor engagement and site performance.
• Respond to inquiries, submissions, or feedback.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We may share limited data with:

• Service providers that assist in hosting, analytics, or communication.
• Advertisers and ad networks for displaying relevant ads.
• Legal authorities when required by law.

We do not sell your personal information. However, certain advertising cookies may qualify as “sharing” under applicable data protection laws, and you may opt out anytime through our “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link or cookie banner.

Visitors can:

• Accept or decline cookie categories such as analytics or advertising.
• Withdraw consent anytime through the “Cookie Settings” option.
• View a complete list of third-party vendors and their privacy policies.

You can also control cookie behavior directly through your browser settings.

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access or request a copy of your data.
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Withdraw consent previously given.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, please contact us via the details below.

Our site is intended for general audiences and not for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently gathered such data, please contact us immediately to delete it.

In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or in connection with your use of Folklore Story, its content, or these Terms of Service, the Parties agree that such matters shall be resolved exclusively through arbitration, as outlined below:

• Arbitration Location: Delhi, India.
• Arbitration Location: Proceedings shall be administered primarily within the jurisdiction of the State of Delhi, India.
• Arbitration Court: All arbitration shall be conducted through the Delhi Commercial Arbitration Centre (DCAC)), in accordance with its Arbitration Rules, which are deemed to be incorporated by reference into this clause.
• Seat of Arbitration: Delhi, India.
• Language of Arbitration: English.

The decision of the arbitral tribunal shall be final and binding upon both Parties. Each Party shall bear its own costs and expenses related to the arbitration process unless otherwise determined by the arbitral tribunal.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on our Sites with an updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Sites after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.