Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 5, 2025
Website: https://yourtrendingstories.com
Contact Email: [email protected]
Governing Law: United States of America

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) governs the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal information collected by yourtrendingstories.com (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) through its website, https://yourtrendingstories.com (“Site”).

By accessing or using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and consented to the practices described herein. This Policy is designed to comply with applicable United States privacy laws, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and to adhere to the Google OAuth API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use Requirements.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal and non-personal information:

2.1. Information You Provide Directly

Account Information: When you create an account or log in using Google Authentication (OAuth), we may collect your name, email address, and profile information as permitted by your Google account settings.
Contact Information: If you communicate with us via email or through the Site’s contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and any information you voluntarily provide.
User Content: Information or material submitted to the Site, including comments, posts, and other user-generated content.

2.2. Information Collected Automatically

Cookies and Similar Technologies: We utilize cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools to collect data such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and pages visited.
Usage Data: We collect data about your interactions with the Site, including browsing activities, timestamps, and referring URLs.

3. Use of Information

We use the collected information for the following lawful purposes:

To operate, maintain, and improve our Site and services.
To facilitate authentication and user login through Google OAuth in accordance with Google’s data usage policies.
To communicate with users, including responding to inquiries, providing updates, and managing user accounts.
To analyze trends and improve user experience through aggregated analytics.
To ensure compliance with applicable laws, enforce our Terms of Use, and protect against fraud or unauthorized access.

All personal information obtained via Google OAuth is used strictly within the limitations defined by Google API Services: User Data Policy (Limited Use) and shall not be transferred to third parties or used for advertising purposes without user consent.

4. Google OAuth Authentication

Our Site integrates Google Sign-In (OAuth) for authentication and account creation purposes.
By using this feature:

You authorize our Site to access limited account information (such as name, email, and profile image) as permitted under your Google account permissions.
We comply fully with Google’s OAuth API Services User Data Policy and Limited Use Requirements, ensuring that your data is not stored, shared, or used for any secondary purpose outside of authentication and session management.
You may revoke access at any time via your Google Account Permissions Page.

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease personal data. Information may only be disclosed under the following conditions:

Legal Requirements: When required to comply with a lawful subpoena, court order, or applicable legal process.
Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, and safety or that of others.
Service Providers: To trusted third-party service providers (e.g., analytics or hosting providers) bound by strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.

6. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for legitimate business purposes and in compliance with legal obligations.
Appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are implemented to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your personal information.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights concerning your personal information:

Access and Portability: The right to request access to and obtain a copy of your data.
Correction and Deletion: The right to request correction or deletion of inaccurate or unnecessary data.
Opt-Out: The right to opt out of certain data uses or revoke consent for processing.

Requests may be submitted via email to [email protected]. We will verify and respond to all legitimate requests in accordance with applicable law.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately for removal.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated or controlled by us. This Policy does not apply to such third-party platforms, and we disclaim responsibility for their privacy practices.

10. Amendments to This Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Updates will be posted with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the modified Policy.

11. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://yourtrendingstories.com

Legal Notice

This Privacy Policy constitutes a legally binding agreement under the governing laws of the United States of America. In case of any dispute, such matters shall be resolved in accordance with applicable federal and state privacy laws.