1. Introduction
Cozy Pebble Stories (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website https://cozypebblestories.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website, read our blog, access our children’s story content, or interact with our online materials.
Cozy Pebble Stories creates gentle children’s stories, songs, coloring pages, and book-related content for families, parents, and caregivers.
2. Information We Collect
We do not require visitors to create an account in order to read our website. Depending on how the website is configured, we may collect limited technical information, such as:
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited on the website
- Approximate location based on general internet connection data
- Referring websites or search engines
- Basic website performance and analytics data
If you contact us directly by email or through a contact form, we may receive the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, and message.
3. How We Use Information
We may use information for the following purposes:
- To operate and improve the Cozy Pebble Stories website
- To understand which pages, stories, blog posts, or resources are most useful to visitors
- To respond to messages or requests
- To improve website performance, content quality, and user experience
- To publish and promote our own website content on official Cozy Pebble Stories channels
4. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for basic functionality, analytics, performance measurement, and advertising measurement. Cookies are small files stored on your device by your browser.
Meta Pixel (Facebook / Instagram advertising). On our shop pages only —
our home page and the individual book pages — we use the Meta Pixel provided by Meta
Platforms, Inc. When active, it sets a cookie (such as _fbp) and sends limited
event information to Meta, for example that a page was viewed or that a visitor clicked a
“Buy on Amazon” link. We use this only to measure and improve our advertising. We do not
send Meta your name, email, or payment details, and any purchase is completed on Amazon,
which the pixel cannot see.
Your consent. The Meta Pixel and other non-essential cookies do not load until you choose “Accept” on our cookie banner. If you choose “Decline,” the pixel is not loaded and no advertising cookies are set. You can change your choice at any time using the button below, or by clearing this site’s data in your browser settings.
You can also disable or delete cookies through your browser settings, and you can manage or opt out of Meta’s advertising cookies in your Facebook ad settings. Some website features may not work as intended if cookies are disabled.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services to operate, host, analyze, or promote the website. These services may process limited technical information according to their own privacy policies.
These services may include, but are not limited to:
- Website hosting and deployment services
- Analytics or performance measurement tools
- Search engines and indexing tools
- Social media and content-sharing platforms
- Online bookstores or distribution platforms linked from our website
6. Pinterest API and Social Sharing
Cozy Pebble Stories may use the Pinterest API to publish our own website content, such as blog posts, story resources, and book-related pages, to our official Pinterest account and boards.
This use is limited to publishing and managing content owned or operated by Cozy Pebble Stories. We do not collect Pinterest passwords, and we do not ask users to provide Pinterest login credentials. Any Pinterest connection is handled through Pinterest’s official authorization process.
When our content is shared on Pinterest or other social platforms, those platforms may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
7. Children’s Privacy
Cozy Pebble Stories creates family-friendly content for children, parents, and caregivers. However, our website is intended to be used by adults, parents, and caregivers.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete that information.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites, including online bookstores, streaming platforms, social media platforms, or other third-party resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those external websites.
9. Data Retention
We keep information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the information we handle. However, no website, internet transmission, or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Your Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as requesting access, correction, or deletion of information you have provided to us.
You may also control cookies through your browser settings and manage your interactions with third-party platforms directly through those platforms.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
13. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how Cozy Pebble Stories handles information, please contact us:
Email: cozypebblestories@gmail.com
Website: https://cozypebblestories.com