Last updated: April 14, 2026
Who we are
GR Stories is an editorial and storytelling website available at https://www.grstories.com.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or about your data, you can contact us at legal@grstories.com.
Information we collect
Depending on how you use GR, we may collect information such as your email address, account details, profile information, comments, saved articles, notes, reading history, and preferences.
If you sign in with Google, we may receive limited information such as your name, email address, and profile identity details permitted by Google. We do not receive your Google password.
If analytics is enabled on GR, we may receive aggregated website usage information through Google Analytics, such as page visits, approximate device or browser information, and referral data.
If you donate through Stripe, we may receive limited payment-related information such as donation amount, payment status, and transaction identifiers. We do not store your full card details on GR.
We may also collect technical information automatically, including browser type, device information, IP address, and usage or performance information.
How we use your information
We use personal information only where it helps us operate, improve, and protect GR.
- to create and manage your account
- to let you sign in and stay signed in
- to provide saved articles, notes, comments, and account features
- to personalize your reading experience
- to show editorial attribution on published articles
- to send account-related emails such as confirmation and password reset emails
- to process donations
- to display and measure advertising where ads are enabled on GR
- to maintain the security and integrity of the site
- to understand usage patterns and improve the website
- to respond to support requests or messages
Cookies and similar technologies
GR uses cookies and similar technologies for essential website functions, account sessions, preferences, service integrations, and, where applicable, analytics and advertising.
Some cookies are necessary for the site to function properly, including login and session-related cookies. Additional information is provided in our Cookie Policy.
Advertising and Google services
Where advertising is enabled on GR, ads may be served by Google AdSense or other advertising partners. These providers may use cookies, web beacons, IP addresses, and similar identifiers to serve, limit, personalize, and measure advertising.
Depending on your location and the choices you make, ads shown on GR may be personalized or non-personalized. We use regional privacy and consent messages, including European regulations and U.S. state privacy messages, where applicable.
You may also be able to manage certain advertising preferences directly through Google's services, such as Google Ads Settings or My Ad Center.
Third-party services we use
To operate GR, we rely on trusted third-party service providers. Depending on how you use the site, your data may be processed by services such as Supabase for authentication and account data, Vercel for hosting and site delivery, Google for sign-in, analytics, and advertising-related services, Stripe for donations and payment processing, and Resend for transactional email delivery.
These services process information under their own terms and privacy policies.
How long we keep data
We keep personal data only for as long as it is reasonably necessary to maintain your account, provide requested services, keep records related to site security or moderation, or comply with legal obligations.
If you delete your account or request deletion, we will aim to remove or anonymize associated personal data unless certain information must be retained for legal, security, or operational reasons.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights such as the right to access your personal data, correct inaccurate data, delete your personal data, object to certain processing, withdraw consent, or request a copy of your data.
To exercise these rights, contact us at legal@grstories.com.
Security and updates
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no internet-based service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the site, legal requirements, or the way GR operates. When we make material changes, we will update the Last updated date.
Contact
GR Stories
Email: legal@grstories.com
Website: www.grstories.com