Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 29, 2026

StoryTime International, a publishing imprint of Hello Computer, Inc. (“StoryTime International,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit www.StoryTimeInternational.com, submit a form, make a purchase, or communicate with us.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Your name, email address, telephone number, and organization

• Author, publisher, book, manuscript, and project information

• Files or materials you submit for consideration

• Billing and transaction information

• Messages, inquiries, survey responses, and newsletter preferences

We may also automatically collect limited technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, pages visited, and website usage data through cookies and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries and evaluate submitted books or projects

• Provide publishing, technology, and Dynamic Book Portal services

• Process payments and manage transactions

• Communicate about your account, project, application, or purchase

• Send updates and marketing communications when permitted

• Improve our website, services, and user experience

• Protect against fraud, misuse, or security threats

• Meet legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the message.

Payments

Payments may be processed by third-party payment providers such as Stripe or PayPal. These providers collect and process payment information under their own privacy policies and security practices. StoryTime International does not directly store complete credit or debit card numbers.

Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, understand website traffic, and improve performance. You may restrict cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly as a result.

Sharing of Information

We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate our website and business, including website hosting, payment processing, email communications, analytics, customer management, and professional services.

We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose information when required by law, to protect our legal rights or users, or as part of a merger, acquisition, financing, or transfer of business assets.

Children’s Privacy

Although our products and services may feature children’s books and educational content, this website is intended for adults, including authors, publishers, educators, organizations, and parents.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through this website. Children under 13 should not submit forms, create accounts, make purchases, or provide personal information without the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain business and transaction records, meet legal obligations, and resolve disputes.

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information. However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Privacy Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, or to object to or restrict certain uses.

To submit a privacy request, contact us at publishing@storytimeinternational.com. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request. We will not discriminate against you for exercising an applicable privacy right.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those websites.

International Visitors

If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

For questions or requests concerning this Privacy Policy, please contact:

StoryTime International
A publishing imprint of Hello Computer, Inc.
Email: publishing@storytimeinternational.com
Website: www.StoryTimeInternational.com