Introduction
Welcome to Behind the Story (accessible at www.behindthestory.online). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our blog, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Who We Are
We are a blog dedicated to sharing fascinating facts, trivia, myths, and untold stories behind everyday things.
Information We Collect
1. Log Data (Automatic Information)
Like many websites, we automatically collect certain information your browser sends whenever you visit. This log data may include:
Your Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser type and browser version
The pages of our blog you visit
The time and date of your visit
The time spent on those pages
Referring website addresses
Device information (such as your operating system)
2. Cookies and Web Beacons
Behind the Story uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
Remember your preferences
Understand how you interact with our content
Improve site functionality
Serve relevant advertisements
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your experience on our site.
How We Use Google AdSense
Behind the Story uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.
How Google Uses Your Data
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet
These cookies collect information about your browsing habits to make advertising more relevant to you
They do not directly identify you personally
Third-Party Vendors
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's previous visits to our website or other websites
Google's advertising cookies enable it and its partners to serve ads to your users based on their visit to your sites and/or other sites on the Internet
Your Choices Regarding Google Ads
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
Google's Ads Settings – Here you can control how Google uses your data
Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Page – Opt out of multiple ad networks at once
Users may also prevent Google Analytics from collecting data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
Other Third-Party Services We May Use
1. Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our blog. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.
2. Social Media
Our blog may include social media sharing buttons (like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest). These features may collect your IP address and set cookies to function properly. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing them.
3. Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited that other website. Those websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content.
Children's Privacy
Our blog does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
For California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us at behindthestory.online@gmail.com.
For European Users (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
Access, update, or delete your personal information
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
We process your data based on legitimate business interests and with your consent. We may retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our blog may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
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 with an updated "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Your Acceptance of These Terms
By using our blog, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our site. Your continued use of the site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
This Privacy Policy was last updated on March 15, 2025.
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