At Nifty Stories, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you share with us when you visit our website, make a purchase, or interact with our services. We’re committed to maintaining your trust by handling your data with care, transparency, and respect.
By using our website (niftystories.co.uk) or engaging with our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy. We use your personal data to improve your experience, fulfill orders, and keep you updated on the latest from Nifty Stories — always with your privacy and security in mind.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
The words in which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
- Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
- Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to Nifty Stories, located in the United Kingdom.
- Cookies are small files placed on Your device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history among other uses.
- Country refers to: United Kingdom.
- Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
- Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
- Service refers to the Website and its content, functionality, and associated offerings.
- Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Company. This includes third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service, provide it on the Company’s behalf, perform services related to the Service, or assist the Company in analyzing how the Service is used.
- Third-party Social Media Service refers to any social network or external platform through which a User may log in or share content while using the Service.
- Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
- Website refers to Nifty Stories, accessible at niftystories.co.uk.
- You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company or legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.
Information from Third-Party Social Media Services
The Company may allow You to create an account and log in to use the Service through the following Third-Party Social Media Services, such as:
- Twitter (X)
- TikTok
- Apple ID
If You choose to register or grant us access through a Third-Party Social Media Service, We may collect Personal Data that is already associated with Your social media account, such as:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your profile picture
- Your friends or contacts list (if You give permission)
- Any other information You have made public via that account
You may also have the option of sharing additional information with the Company through Your social media account. If You choose to provide such information and Personal Data, during registration or otherwise, You are giving the Company permission to use, share, and store it in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.
Please note that Your interactions with these Third-Party Services are governed by their own privacy policies, and We encourage You to review those policies before connecting your account.
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our Service and store certain information. These technologies help us improve functionality, personalize content, analyze traffic, and offer relevant marketing. The tracking technologies used may include:
Cookies
Cookies are small data files placed on Your device. They can be:
- Session Cookies: Deleted once You close Your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on Your device for a set period or until You delete them manually.
We use both types to:
- Authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts
- Remember Your preferences and settings
- Analyze usage patterns and improve performance
- Provide You with targeted advertising
Web Beacons
Certain sections of our Service and emails may contain web beacons (also known as clear gifs, pixel tags, or single-pixel gifs). These help us:
- Count users who have visited certain pages
- Track how users navigate the website
- Measure the effectiveness of email campaigns
Analytics Tools
We may use third-party analytics services such as:
- Google Analytics
- Meta Pixel
- Hotjar or similar tools
These tools use cookies and other tracking methods to collect data such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Clicks and interactions
- Device and browser information
Your Cookie Choices
You can control or disable Cookies through Your browser settings. However, if You choose to disable Cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.
To manage or withdraw consent for cookies on our site, You can also access our Cookie Consent Tool (if enabled).
Disclosure of Your Personal Data
Business Transactions
If Nifty Stories is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or other forms of business transfer, Your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before Your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
We will take all reasonable steps to ensure that Your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy, and that any acquiring party commits to maintaining the same level of data protection.
Such transactions may include:
- Mergers with another company
- Acquisition by a third party
- Sale or transfer of all or part of our business or assets
- Bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings where data may be treated as a business asset
Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not intended for use by 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 believe that Your child has provided Us with Personal Data, please contact Us immediately at [insert contact email].
If We become aware that We have unintentionally collected Personal Data from a child under the age of 13 without verified parental consent, We will take appropriate steps to delete that information from Our records as soon as possible.
In cases where We are required to rely on consent as a legal basis for processing Personal Data and Your country requires parental consent, We may request verification of that consent before any data is collected or processed.
Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to external websites that are not operated by Us. If You click on a third-party link, You will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly encourage You to review the Privacy Policy of every site You visit.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update Our Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in Our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When We make changes, We will notify You by posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page.
Additionally, We may notify You via email and/or a prominent notice on Our Service before the changes become effective. We will also update the “Last updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy accordingly.
You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how We are protecting Your information. Any changes are effective immediately upon posting on this page.
