Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how FutureSpec d/b/a DisasterStory("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website and services. By using DisasterStory, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information You Provide Directly

• •Account Information: Username, email address, and profile information you provide when creating an account
• •User Content: Stories, comments, and other materials you submit to the platform
• •Communications: Any messages or inquiries you send to us

Automatically Collected Information

• •Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited and time spent
• •Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• •Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance your experience

We use the information we collect to:

• ✓Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• ✓Process your submissions and publish your stories
• ✓Communicate with you about your account and our services
• ✓Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
• ✓Identify usage trends and analyze how our services are used
• ✓Provide crisis resources when content suggests user may be in distress

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• →With Your Consent: When you choose to share your stories publicly, they will be visible to other users and visitors
• →Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• →Legal Requirements: When required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• →Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of DisasterStory, our users, or the public

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• •Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• •Regular security assessments and updates
• •Access controls limiting who can view your information
• •Staff training on data protection and privacy

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• •Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• •Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• •Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information ("right to be forgotten")
• •Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
• •Opt-Out: Opt-out of certain data collection or processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@disasterstory.com

When you submit stories to DisasterStory, you control their visibility:

• •Public: Visible to anyone who visits the site
• •Unlisted: Visible only via direct link
• •Private: Visible only to you

You can change the visibility of your stories at any time through your account settings. When you delete your account, your published stories may remain visible unless you delete them first.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• •Essential cookies required for basic site functionality
• •Analytics cookies to understand site usage
• •Preference cookies to remember your settings

You can opt out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings.

DisasterStory is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us so we can delete such information.

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it for legal, accounting, or compliance purposes. Published stories may remain visible even after account deletion.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of DisasterStory after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: