Privacy Policy
What we collect, why we collect it, and how you stay in control.
STCY ("we," "us," "our") publishes book breakdowns, world tips, and companion apps at stcy.com and its subdomains (collectively, the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit, how it's used, and the choices available to you. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in three ways:
- Information you provide directly — your email address when you subscribe to the newsletter, and any details you include when you contact us.
- Information collected automatically — IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, time on page, and referring URL, collected via standard server logs and analytics tools.
- Information from cookies and similar technologies — see Section 2 below.
2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them to remember your preferences (such as cookie consent itself), understand how visitors use the Site, and — where applicable — to support advertising. You'll see a cookie banner on your first visit; you can accept it or continue browsing with default (non-essential) cookies disabled by adjusting your browser settings.
You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Blocking all cookies may affect how parts of the Site function.
3. Google AdSense & Advertising
This Site uses or intends to use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on a visitor's prior visits to this Site and other sites on the internet. 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.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info. For more on how Google uses data when you use partner sites, see Google's Partner Sites policy.
4. Google Analytics
We use or intend to use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site — which pages are popular, how long people stay, and what devices they use. Google Analytics collects this information anonymously and reports trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Third-Party Links
The Site links to external sites — book retailers, sources, and the apps in our companion suite (tips.stcy.com, notes.stcy.com, habits.stcy.com). We aren't responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Review their policies independently.
6. Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
7. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, email us using the contact details below. You can also unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the link in any email we send.
8. Data Retention & Security
We retain newsletter and contact information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, and use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date above. Continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.
10. Contact
Questions about this policy? Email hello@stcy.com or visit our Contact page.