Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 20, 2026

Welcome, and thanks for reading our Privacy Policy. We’ve tried to write this in plain English instead of legal jargon. If anything is unclear, email us and we’ll explain it like a human.

Who we are

This website https://stories.ovapel.com, referred to below as “we,” “us,” or “the Site”) is operated by stories ovapel. If you need to reach us about anything in this policy, write to [email protected] and we’ll respond within a reasonable time.

What this policy covers

This policy explains what information we collect when you visit our Site, why we collect it, who we share it with, and what choices you have. It applies only to https://stories.ovapel.com, not to any third-party sites we link to.

Information we collect

We try to collect as little as possible. Here’s what we do collect:

Information you give us directly. If you email us, we’ll have your email address and whatever you wrote. We use it to reply to you — nothing else.

Information collected automatically. When you visit any website, your browser shares basic technical information with that site. We’re no different. We may receive:

  • Your IP address (which roughly indicates your country/region)
  • Your browser type and device type
  • The pages you visit on our Site and how long you stay
  • The website that referred you to us (if any)

This is standard server log information. We use it to understand which articles people read, fix broken pages, and keep the Site working.

Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. We use them, and so do the services we work with.

Our cookies help the Site remember basic things like whether you’ve dismissed a banner. They don’t identify you personally.

Google AdSense cookies. This Site displays advertisements through Google AdSense, which uses cookies (including the “DoubleClick DART cookie”) to serve ads based on your visit to this Site and other sites on the internet. Google uses this information to show you ads it thinks you’ll find relevant.

You can:

If you’re in the EU, UK, or another region with consent requirements, you’ll see a cookie banner when you arrive. You can decline non-essential cookies there.

How we use your information

We use the limited information we collect to:

  • Show you the articles and content on the Site
  • Display advertising (through Google AdSense) so we can keep the Site free
  • Understand what’s popular so we can write more of what readers like
  • Reply to you if you email us
  • Keep the Site secure and prevent abuse

We do not sell your personal information. We do not maintain a marketing database. We don’t profile you for any purpose beyond what’s described above.

Who we share information with

We share information only with:

  • Google (AdSense) — for the advertising described above
  • Our hosting provider — which receives standard server logs to deliver the Site to your browser
  • Authorities, if legally required — for example, in response to a valid court order

That’s it. We don’t share with marketing partners, data brokers, or anyone else.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you have rights over your personal information. These include:

  • The right to know what we have about you
  • The right to ask us to delete it
  • The right to opt out of personalized advertising (see the AdSense links above)
  • The right to object to how we use your data

To exercise any of these, email [email protected] with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We’ll respond within 30 days.

If you’re in the EU/UK, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.

Children

This Site isn’t intended for children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We don’t knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, email us and we’ll delete it.

Data retention

We keep server logs for a limited period (typically 30–90 days) and then they’re rotated out. Emails you send us are kept only as long as needed to handle the conversation.

Changes to this policy

If we change this policy meaningfully, we’ll update the “Last updated” date at the top and, where appropriate, post a notice on the Site. Significant changes will be highlighted.

Contact us

Questions, requests, complaints? [email protected]. A real person reads these.