Privacy policy

Christine Cormier

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

At ViraStory, accessible from virastory.com, protecting your privacy is one of our main priorities. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect and how we use it, in accordance with international privacy standards including GDPR and CCPA.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information such as your name and email address when you:

Contact us via the contact form
Subscribe to newsletters
Leave comments on posts

We may also collect non-personal data such as browser type, IP address, and pages visited through analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Respond to inquiries
Improve website performance
Send updates (if subscribed)
Ensure website security

3. Cookies

ViraStory uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies may store preferences and track website usage data. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics or Google AdSense, which may collect data according to their own privacy policies. We do not control third-party data practices.

5. Data Protection Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

The right to access your personal data
The right to request correction or deletion
The right to object to data processing
The right to opt-out of data sales (CCPA)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

7. Children’s Information

ViraStory does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us for removal.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact page.

© 2026 ViraStory – All Rights Reserved.

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