Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 06/29/2024
Introduction
Welcome to AugustTales.com. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information we receive from users of our website. This policy applies to all users of AugustTales.com, including buyers, sellers, traders, and content contributors.
Information We Collect
We may collect and store the following types of personal information:
Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
Account Information: Username, password, and preferences.
Transaction Information: Payment details, order history, shipping information, and details required to facilitate peer-to-peer transactions. Payment processing is handled via third-party services such as Stripe or PayPal. Sellers may be required to provide tax and fulfillment information.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data.
User-Generated Content: Any information you post publicly on the site, including fan fiction, forum posts, product listings, images, and profile information.
Please note that charges for our services will appear as Vanguard Fiction Exchange on your billing statements.
Use of Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide, operate, and maintain our website.
Enable and support peer-to-peer sales, auctions, trades, and vendor storefronts.
Process transactions and send related information.
Communicate with you, including responding to your comments, questions, and requests.
Send technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages.
Moderate user-generated content and enforce community standards.
Improve our website, services, and user experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
Enhance your experience on our website.
Understand how our website is being used and improve it accordingly.
Provide personalized content and advertisements.
We may also use third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to better understand user behavior and site performance. These tools collect anonymized usage data.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website.
Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
Service Providers: Third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as payment processing, shipping integrations, analytics, customer support, or site infrastructure. These providers are only given access to the data necessary to perform their services and are contractually bound to protect it.
Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements, such as responding to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes.
Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet or email transmission is ever fully secure or error-free. Please take care when deciding what information you send to us via email.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access and update your personal information.
Request the deletion of your personal information.
Object to the processing of your personal information.
Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on your consent to process your information.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to all requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: in**@*********es.com
Address:
785 Williams St., Suite #427
Longmeadow, MA 01106
