DST Stories Articles (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of every reader, subscriber, and visitor to our platform. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have. This policy applies to users in the United States.
Data We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Name and email address (newsletter subscription, account creation, or contact form submissions)
- Story submissions and correspondence sent to our editorial team
- Payment information for DST Plus subscriptions — processed securely by certified third-party payment providers; not stored by DST
- Comments or responses submitted on DST’s platform (where enabled)
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Pages visited, time on page, scroll depth, and referral source
- Cookie identifiers and similar tracking data
How We Use Your Data
- To deliver and personalize your DST reading experience
- To send newsletters, story alerts, and editorial updates (with your explicit consent)
- To process and manage subscription accounts and billing
- To analyze aggregate readership patterns and improve our editorial product
- To respond to story submissions, inquiries, and editorial feedback
- To comply with applicable law and enforce our Terms of Service
We do not sell your personal data to third parties for advertising or marketing purposes. We do not share your reading history or individual behavior data with advertisers.
Your Privacy Rights
These rights are available under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and applicable U.S. state privacy laws. To submit a privacy request: [email protected]
Cookies & Analytics
DST uses cookies for site functionality and aggregate reader analytics (including Google Analytics). Analytics data is anonymized — it is never used to personally identify individual readers or shared with advertisers in identifiable form. You may manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent panel or your browser settings without losing access to DST content.
Third-Party Service Providers
We engage trusted third-party providers for hosting, email delivery, analytics, and payment processing. All providers are contractually required to process your data solely under DST’s direction and in compliance with applicable privacy law. They may not use your data for their own commercial purposes.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Billing records are retained as required by applicable tax and financial law. Anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely.
Children’s Privacy
DST is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently done so, please contact [email protected] immediately and we will delete such data without delay.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be announced on our platform with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.