Last updated: March 23, 2026
Welcome to StoryMF (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you visit our website at storymf.info (the “Site”).
Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please stop using the Site.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide to us
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or fill out a contact form
- Name — when you leave a comment or sign up for updates
- Comments and messages — any content you submit through the Site
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device and browser information — browser type, operating system, device type
- IP address — used to determine approximate location (country/state level only)
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring URLs
- Cookies and tracking technologies — see Section 4 below
Information from third parties
We may receive information about you from third-party services including Google (Analytics, AdSense), Facebook (Pixel, social sharing), and advertising partners.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Send you our newsletter and content updates (only if you opted in)
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve user experience
- Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Google AdSense & Advertising
This Site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can also opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies by visiting aboutads.info or networkadvertising.org.
For more information on how Google uses data, visit: google.com/policies/privacy/partners.
4. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on the Site.
Types of cookies we use
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the Site to function (login sessions, security) |
| Analytics | Track how visitors use the Site (Google Analytics) |
| Advertising | Serve relevant ads (Google AdSense, Facebook Pixel) |
| Preferences | Remember your settings and preferences |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. For more information, visit allaboutcookies.org.
5. Facebook Pixel
We use the Facebook Pixel on this Site to measure the effectiveness of our advertising, build audiences for future ads, and retarget visitors who have previously visited the Site.
The Facebook Pixel collects data including pages visited, actions taken, and device information. This data is governed by Facebook’s Data Policy, available at facebook.com/policy.
You can opt out of Facebook’s targeted advertising at facebook.com/ads/preferences.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to other websites, including veteran organizations, government resources, and partner sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
7. Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you updates, stories, and content related to our mission of honoring U.S. military veterans.
- You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any email we send.
- We do not share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
- We use a third-party email service provider (such as Mailchimp or similar) to manage our mailing list.
8. Comments
If you leave a comment on the Site, your name, comment, and the date it was submitted will be visible publicly. We reserve the right to remove any comments that violate our community standards.
Your IP address and email (if provided) are collected when you comment but are not displayed publicly.
9. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
- Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
- Comment data: Indefinitely unless you request deletion
- Analytics data: As per Google Analytics’ standard retention settings (26 months by default)
11. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction — Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion — Request that we delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Opt-out — Opt out of marketing emails, cookies, or targeted advertising at any time
- Portability — Request that we transfer your data to another service
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 13.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
StoryMF — Military Forces
Email: privacy@storymf.info
Website: storymf.info
This Privacy Policy was written for StoryMF and covers the collection and use of data on storymf.info. It is intended to comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA, and Google AdSense program policies.
