Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 12, 2026

In The Story Games ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly:

• Email address — When you sign up to play our stories
• First name — Optional, if you choose to provide it

We also automatically collect:

• Game progress — Stored locally in your browser (localStorage), not on our servers
• Basic analytics — Page views, general location (country level), device type

How We Use Your Information

We use your email address to:

• Send you access links to stories
• Notify you when new stories are released
• Occasionally share project updates (no more than once per month)

We use analytics to understand how people play our games and improve the experience.

What We Don't Do

• We don't sell your email address to third parties
• We don't share your information with advertisers
• We don't send spam or promotional emails from partners
• We don't track you across other websites

Email Service

We use MailerLite to manage our email list. When you sign up, your email is stored on their servers. You can read MailerLite's privacy policy for details.

Cookies and Local Storage

We use localStorage (similar to cookies) to save your game progress in your browser. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

We may use analytics cookies to understand site usage. These are anonymized and don't personally identify you.

Your Rights

You can:

• Unsubscribe — Every email includes an unsubscribe link. One click, you're off the list.
• Delete your data — Email us at privacy@inthestory.games and we'll remove your information.
• Clear game data — Clear your browser's localStorage to remove saved game progress.

Children's Privacy

Our games are intended for a general audience. We don't knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. If we make significant changes, we'll notify you via email. The "last updated" date at the top shows when the policy was last revised.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at privacy@inthestory.games.