Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Introduction

Spooky Valley ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at spookyvalley.com. Please read this policy carefully. By using the site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically by our hosting provider and analytics services. This may include:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website addresses
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This information is used to understand how visitors interact with our site and to improve the user experience. It is collected in aggregate form and does not personally identify individual visitors.

Information You Provide

If you use our story submission form, you may voluntarily provide information such as your name, email address, and details about your paranormal experience. This information is provided at your discretion and is used solely for the purpose of reviewing and potentially publishing your submission.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Essential Cookies

Our website may use essential cookies that are necessary for the site to function properly. These cookies do not collect personal information and cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.

Third-Party Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

Analytics

We may use analytics services to help us understand how visitors use our website. These services collect information about your use of the website, including which pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, and how you arrived at the site. This data helps us improve our content and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate and maintain our website
  • Improve and personalise your experience
  • Understand how visitors use our site
  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Review and respond to story submissions
  • Comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services that may collect information:

  • Google AdSense — for displaying advertisements. Google's privacy policy can be found at policies.google.com/privacy.
  • Firebase Hosting — for website hosting. Firebase's privacy policy is part of Google's privacy policy linked above.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties beyond what is described in this policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can promptly delete such information.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • The right to access the personal information we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate information
  • The right to request deletion of your information
  • The right to opt out of personalised advertising
  • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@spookyvalley.com
Website: spookyvalley.com/contact