Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Tricky Story Guide ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

Information We Collect

1. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

Log Data: IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and other statistics
Device Information: Device type, operating system, screen resolution, and device identifiers
Usage Data: How you interact with our website, including clicks, scrolls, and navigation patterns

2. Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Contact information when you submit feedback or contact us through our contact form
Any other information you choose to provide when using our Service

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
To analyze how users interact with our website and improve user experience
To respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
To personalize content and provide relevant information

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad performance

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

Third-Party Services and Advertising

We use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. These services include:

Ezoic

This website uses Ezoic, a platform that helps us optimize content and advertising. Ezoic uses cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to:

Deliver personalized advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior
Analyze website performance and user engagement
Conduct A/B testing to improve user experience
Measure advertising effectiveness and prevent fraud
Collect demographic and interest data for analytics purposes

Data Collected by Ezoic: Ezoic may collect information including but not limited to: IP address, device type, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring URLs, geographic location, and interaction with advertisements.

Ezoic's Partners: Ezoic works with various advertising partners and networks (including Google AdSense, Google Ad Exchange, and other third-party advertisers) to serve ads on our website. These partners may also use cookies and similar technologies.

Your Choices: You can manage your advertising preferences and opt out of personalized advertising through:

Google AdSense and Ad Exchange

Our website uses Google AdSense and Google Ad Exchange, services provided by Google LLC ("Google") for displaying advertisements. These services use cookies and similar technologies to:

Display personalized advertisements based on your interests
Measure the effectiveness of advertisements
Prevent fraud and abuse
Provide aggregate reporting to advertisers

Google may use your browsing data across websites to show you relevant ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information such as:

How often users visit our website
What pages they visit and in what sequence
How long they stay on each page
What sites they used prior to coming to our website
Demographic and interest information

We use this information to improve our website and understand user preferences. For more information:

Amazon Associates

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Amazon may use cookies to track referrals and purchases.

For more information, please visit Amazon's Privacy Notice.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as analytics, hosting, and advertising services
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

Access: Request access to your personal information
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection and processing activities
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information. This section describes your CCPA rights and explains how to exercise those rights.

Categories of Personal Information We Collect

We have collected the following categories of personal information from consumers within the last twelve (12) months:

Category	Examples	Collected
A. Identifiers	IP address, email address, device identifiers
B. Internet Activity	Browsing history, search history, interaction with ads
C. Geolocation Data	Approximate location based on IP address
D. Inferences	Preferences, interests, behavior patterns

Your CCPA Rights

California residents have the following rights under the CCPA:

Right to Know

You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you. You can make up to two (2) requests per year.

Right to Delete

You have the right to request that we delete any personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.

Right to Opt-Out of Sale

You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, but we do share information with advertising partners (like Ezoic) which may be considered a "sale" under CCPA.

Do Not Sell My Personal Information

Right to Non-Discrimination

You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA rights. We will not deny you services, charge different prices, or provide different quality of service for exercising your rights.

How to Exercise Your CCPA Rights

To exercise your CCPA rights, you may:

Email us at: [email protected]
Use our Contact Form
For opt-out of sale: Click the "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" button above

Verification Process

To protect your privacy, we will verify your identity before processing your request. We may ask you to provide:

Your email address or other contact information
Information about your recent interactions with our website
Additional verification if the request involves sensitive information

Authorized Agents

You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. We will require written proof that the agent is authorized to act on your behalf or a valid power of attorney.

Response Timing

We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within forty-five (45) days of receipt. If we require more time (up to 90 days), we will inform you of the reason and extension period in writing.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Website: Contact Page

Your Consent

By using our Service, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Service.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice