Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

At Kostry, we believe in minimal data collection and respect your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

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Information We Collect

We collect only what is necessary to provide you with a seamless collaborative storytelling experience:

  • Account information (username, email address)
  • Content you create (stories, chapters, comments)
  • Usage data (reading history, interaction with stories)
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How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Personalize your reading and writing experience
  • Communicate with you about updates and community announcements
  • Detect and prevent abuse or security incidents
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Content Ownership

As a collaborative platform, content ownership is a core part of our philosophy. When you contribute a chapter or branch to a story, you grant Kostry a license to display and distribute your work as part of the platform. However, you retain moral rights to your original contributions.

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Data Security

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

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@kostry.com