This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Your Last Story collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the Your Last Story website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Your Last Story.
Personal Identification Information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, complete the Contact form on the site, place an order, subscribe to the newsletter, respond to a survey, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number, credit card information, and name of the recipient for the services and User’s relationship to the recipient of the story/writing.
Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities, such as ordering story/writing services from Your Last Story.
Non-Personal Identification Information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users’ means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Web Browser Cookies
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
How We Use Collected Information
Your Last Story (YLS) may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:
- To improve customer service Information you provide to help us respond to User’s customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
- To personalize user experience YLS may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users, as a group, use the services and resources provided on our Site.
- To improve our Site, YLS may use feedback Users provide to improve our products and services.
- To process payments YLS may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. YLS will not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.
- To request a service review, run a promotion, contest, survey or other Site feature.
- To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them.
- To send periodic emails YLS may use the email address to send User information and updates pertaining to their order. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or User may contact us via our Site.
How We Protect Your Information
YLS adopts appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.
Sensitive and private data exchange between the Site and its Users happens over a SSL secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures.
Sharing Your Personal Information
YLS does not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. YLS may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out quotes/invoices, newsletters or surveys. YLS may share Users’ information with these third parties for those limited purposes in order to fulfill the service and payment for services rendered.
Story/Writings are submitted for printing on your behalf provided that you have given us your written permission.
Third Party Websites
Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that links to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.
Changes To This Privacy Policy
Your Last Story has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your Acceptance of These Terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy and terms of service. If you do not agree to this privacy policy, please do not use this Your Last Story Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.