Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Odyst. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information as you explore our collection of uncommon folktales, myths, and legends from around the world. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an Odyst account, we collect:

• Username and email address
• Profile information you choose to provide (display name, avatar)
• Authentication credentials (stored securely)

Reading Activity

To enhance your experience and track achievements, we collect:

• Stories you've read and your reading progress
• Stories you've bookmarked or liked
• Achievements you've unlocked

Automatically Collected Information

• Device and browser information
• IP address
• Cookies for session management and preferences
• Basic usage analytics to improve our service

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Odyst platform
• Personalize your folktale discovery experience
• Track your reading progress and award achievements
• Save your bookmarks and preferences
• Display trending and popular stories
• Improve our content and platform features
• Send important updates about your account

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only with:

• Service providers: Essential services that help us operate Odyst (hosting, database services)
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

Cookies

We use cookies to keep you logged in, remember your theme preference (light/dark mode), and understand how you use our platform. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect some functionality like staying logged in.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text. We use HTTPS to encrypt data in transit. However, no system is 100% secure, and we encourage you to use a strong, unique password for your account.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Update or correct your account information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your reading history and bookmarks

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email below.

Children's Privacy

Odyst features folktales and legends suitable for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: support@odyst.com