Last Updated: May 19, 2025
1. Who We Are
Story Hearth Studio (“we,” “us,” or “our”) provides editorial services to fiction authors. Our website address is: https://www.storyhearthstudio.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We may collect and store the following personal information:
| Data Collected | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Name and email address | For communication, service updates, and newsletters |
| IP address, browser info | For analytics and security |
| Submitted messages/forms | For responding to inquiries or service requests |
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We only process your personal data when we have a lawful basis to do so:
Consent — when you opt in to receive emails or fill out forms
Contract — to perform editorial services
Legitimate interests — for improving the website or security
Legal obligation — when required to comply with applicable law
4. How We Collect Data
Through contact forms and newsletter opt-ins
Through third-party tools like Google Analytics and MailerLite
5. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data to:
Respond to inquiries or service requests
Send occasional updates or newsletters (with opt-out)
Monitor website performance and usage patterns
6. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law.
7. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your data. We may share data with:
MailerLite (email marketing provider)
Google Analytics (website analytics)
Legal authorities, if required by law
All third-party providers are GDPR-compliant or located in jurisdictions deemed adequate by the EU.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access your data
Correct or update inaccurate data
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to processing
File a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, email: admin@storyhearthstudio.com
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.
10. Contact
For questions or concerns, please contact:
Email: admin@storyhearthstudio.com
Website: https://www.storyhearthstudio.com