At SoulTale, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit the SoulTale website, subscribe to emails, make a purchase, or donate (collectively, the "Service").
I operate SoulTale from the Republic of the Philippines and serve a global audience. This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
SoulTale is a personal storytelling project operated by an individual based in the Republic of the Philippines. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, I am the "Data Controller" or "Personal Information Controller" of your personal data.
Contact for Privacy Matters:
Email: Liemar10@proton.me
(Please include "Privacy" in the subject line)
I collect only the information necessary to operate the Service and communicate with you. I do not collect more than I need.
| What I Collect | When It's Collected | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Email Address | When you sign up for the SoulTale mailing list | To send you story updates, ebook announcements, and occasional promotional messages about SoulTale products |
| Name (Optional) | If you choose to provide it during email signup | To personalize email greetings |
| Payment Information | When you make a purchase or subscribe | Note: I never see or store your payment details. This is handled entirely by Payhip and PayPal. |
| What I Collect | How It's Collected | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Anonymized Usage Data (Country, region, city, pages viewed, referrer) |
Via Pirsch Analytics | To understand where visitors come from and which stories resonate. This helps me improve the Service. |
Important: Pirsch is a privacy-first, cookie-less analytics tool based in Germany. It does not use cookies. It does not collect IP addresses in full (they are anonymized). It does not track you across websites. I cannot identify you individually from this data.
I do not collect:
I use your personal information only for the following purposes, and only when I have a valid legal basis to do so:
| Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) | Legal Basis (Philippine DPA) |
|---|---|---|
| To send you story updates, newsletters, and product announcements | Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) | Consent (Section 12(a)) |
| To process and fulfill your purchases/subscriptions | Contract (Article 6(1)(b)) | Contractual Obligation (Section 12(b)) |
| To analyze anonymized traffic to improve the Service | Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f)) | Legitimate Interest (Section 12(f)) |
| To respond to your inquiries or support requests | Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f)) | Legitimate Interest (Section 12(f)) |
I do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.
I do not sell, rent, lease, or trade your personal information to anyone. Period.
I only share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help me operate the Service. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it for the specific services they provide to SoulTale.
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared | Location & Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MailerLite | Email marketing and subscriber management | Email address, optional name, subscription status | EU (Lithuania) — GDPR compliant. Data Processing Agreement in place. |
| Payhip | E‑commerce, digital product delivery, subscription management | Email address, transaction details, purchase history | UK — GDPR compliant. Handles EU/UK VAT. |
| PayPal | Payment processing | Payment details (I never see full card numbers) | Global — GDPR compliant. |
| Ko‑fi | Donation processing ("Feed Cubby") | Donor email, donation amount | UK — GDPR compliant. |
| Pirsch | Privacy‑focused website analytics | Anonymized page views, country/city region, referrer | Germany — GDPR compliant. No cookies. No personal data. |
I may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency). I will only disclose the minimum information necessary and will notify you unless prohibited by law.
SoulTale is based in the Philippines. The third-party services I use are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, and United States. This means your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence.
When transferring data internationally, I ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
By using the Service, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred internationally as described.
I keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Email address (mailing list) | Until you unsubscribe or request deletion |
| Purchase records (Payhip) | As required by tax laws (typically 7-10 years) and for customer support |
| Anonymized analytics (Pirsch) | Up to 24 months, then aggregated or deleted |
| Support inquiries | Until resolved, plus 12 months for reference |
Depending on where you live, you have specific rights regarding your personal data. I respect and honor all applicable rights.
If you are located in the European Union, European Economic Area, or United Kingdom, you have the following additional rights:
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
CCPA Metrics (Previous 12 Months):
If you are in the Philippines, you have the following rights under RA 10173:
To exercise any of these rights, please email me at Liemar10@proton.me with the subject line "Privacy Rights Request."
I will respond to all verified requests within:
I may need to verify your identity before processing your request. This is to protect your data from unauthorized access.
SoulTale is not directed to children under the age of digital consent. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe I have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact me immediately at Liemar10@proton.me. I will promptly delete the information.
SoulTale does not use cookies. There is no cookie banner because there are no cookies to consent to.
Pirsch Analytics, my analytics provider, uses a cookie‑less tracking method that does not store any information on your device. It operates entirely server‑side and respects your privacy by design.
Third‑party services like Payhip, PayPal, Ko‑fi, and MailerLite may use their own cookies when you interact with their platforms (e.g., during checkout or when confirming your email). Please refer to their respective privacy policies for details.
I take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your data, I cannot guarantee absolute security.
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the Service, legal requirements, or privacy practices. When I make changes, I will:
Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
If you have concerns about how I handle your personal data, please contact me first at Liemar10@proton.me. I will do my best to resolve the issue.
If you are not satisfied with my response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority:
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Email: Email Me
(Please include "Privacy" in the subject line)
I aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within three (3) business days.
© 2026 SoulTale. Every life leaves ripples.
Your privacy is part of that ripple. Thank you for trusting me with your story.