Privacy Policy for Quotestoria
Last updated: December 19, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Quotestoria (quotestoria.com), a site dedicated to informing, inspiring, and educating users through curated quotations and analysis. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the site, you agree to the terms of this policy.
2. Controllers of Personal Data
Quotestoria is operated by Levy Magnaye, based in the Philippines. For all privacy-related inquiries, data access requests, or deletion requests, please reach out to us via our official Contact Us Form.
3. Cross-Border Data Transfers
The Site is hosted on servers located in the United States. If you access Quotestoria from outside the U.S., any personal data collected may be transferred to and processed by our third-party infrastructure providers in the United States. While we take measures to safeguard your data, please note that privacy laws in the U.S. may differ from those in your home country.
4. Information We Collect
We collect information through the following methods:
- Information You Provide: We receive and store information you enter on our [Contact Us Form] (such as your name and email address) or any data shared for future features like newsletters or account registration.
- Automatically Collected Information: When you visit the Site, we and our service providers automatically receive technical data, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and general location (at the city or country level).
- Third-Party Sources: We may receive country-level location data from service providers to help us display the correct version of the Site and maintain security.
5. Purposes and Lawful Bases of Processing
Purpose of Processing | Lawful Basis for Processing |
Responding to Inquiries | Consent (via your contact form submission) |
Site Functionality | Legitimate Interests (maintaining a working site) |
Analytics & Performance | Legitimate Interests (improving content and user experience) |
Site Security | Legitimate Interests (protecting against malicious use) |
Compliance with Law | Legal Obligation |
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use “cookies” and similar technologies to improve your experience and analyze traffic.
A. How We Use Cookies
- Strictly Necessary: Essential for security and basic navigation.
- Analytics: Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors interact with our content.
- Future Advertising: Third-party partners (like Google AdSense) may use cookies to serve personalized ads.
B. Cookie Table
Cookie Category | Provider | Purpose |
Security | Infrastructure Providers | Protects the site from cyber threats and bots. |
Analytics | Google Analytics | Collects anonymous usage data to improve the site. |
Preferences | Quotestoria | Remember if you have dismissed a notice or set a language. |
C. Your Choices
You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when they are being sent. For more information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.
7. Third-Party Services & Embedded Content
Our Site features embedded content from platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and X (Twitter). Interacting with this content may allow those third parties to collect your data (such as your IP address) under their own privacy policies. We also use affiliate links (e.g., Amazon), where the retailer uses cookies to track referrals.
8. Your Rights
Under global standards (such as GDPR and CCPA), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate information.
- Delete your personal data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
- Withdraw Consent for marketing at any time.
To exercise these rights, please submit a request through our Contact Us Form.
9. Data Security
We implement SSL encryption and organizational safeguards to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We recommend using updated software and firewalls to protect your own devices while browsing.
10. Children’s Privacy
Quotestoria is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that a child under 16 has submitted data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.