Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

TinyTaleWorld (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have.

We’ve written this in plain language on purpose. If something isn’t clear, please contact us.

1. Who We Are

TinyTaleWorld is a personal website that publishes free short stories for children. It is operated by an individual parent based in [your country]. This is not a corporate entity.

2. What Information We Collect

We do not require account creation. Most visitors can read all stories without providing any personal information.

We may collect:

a) Information you give us voluntarily

Your name and email address if you contact us or subscribe to updates
Story requests or feedback you submit through our contact form

b) Information collected automatically

Basic analytics data (page views, general geographic region, device type, referring site)
This is collected through privacy-respecting tools and does not track individual identities

c) Cookies

We use minimal cookies to maintain site functionality (e.g. remembering your preferences)
We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking pixels
You can disable cookies in your browser settings without losing access to any content

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Respond to your messages and story requests
Send occasional updates if you’ve subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time)
Understand which stories and pages are most helpful to visitors
Improve the website experience

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Children’s Privacy

TinyTaleWorld is designed for children but used by parents, caregivers, and teachers on their behalf.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13. Our contact form and subscription features are intended for adults. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

5. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months, or until resolved
Email subscribers can unsubscribe at any time; their data is deleted within 30 days of request
Analytics data is aggregated and anonymised; it is not linked to individuals

6. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for email communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please email hello@tinytaleworld.com.

7. Third-Party Services

Our site may use third-party tools such as:

Analytics (e.g. privacy-friendly page view counting)
Email delivery (for newsletter subscribers)
Hosting infrastructure

These providers are selected for their privacy practices and are not permitted to use your data for their own purposes.

8. Links to Other Websites

TinyTaleWorld may occasionally link to external websites (e.g. books, resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be noted on the homepage.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach us at:

📧 hello@tinytaleworld.com Or use our contact form.