Woolyvard Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 08/23/2025
Website: https://woolyvard.com
Platform: Woolyvard mobile and web applications
Who We Are
Woolyvard is an audio storytelling platform where users can share and listen to real stories from communities around the world. Stories are recorded and shared anonymously to encourage authenticity and reduce social pressure.
Information We Collect
We collect limited information necessary to operate our service, improve user experience, and keep the platform safe.
- Account Information (Optional):
- If you create an account, we may collect your email address, username, and password.
- You may also provide optional profile details.
- Audio Content:
- When you upload a story, we store the audio recording and any metadata you choose to include (e.g., title, description).
- Stories are shared anonymously unless you choose to identify yourself.
- Usage Data:
- We collect technical data such as your IP address, device type, browser, and app activity (e.g., likes, shares, and listens).
- This helps us improve the platform and detect abuse.
- Location Data (Optional):
- If you enable location features, we may use your approximate location to organize stories by region or city.
- Location is never required to use Woolyvard.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies:
- We use cookies and local storage to remember your preferences, login sessions, and track analytics.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain Woolyvard’s services.
- Recommend relevant stories and StoryCircles.
- Monitor platform health, prevent abuse, and enforce community guidelines.
- Communicate important updates (e.g., notifications, account-related messages).
- Improve features and overall user experience.
Sharing of Data
We do not sell your personal data. Your data may be shared only in the following cases:
- Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate the platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, notification delivery).
- Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of Woolyvard and its users.
- Aggregated Data: We may share non-identifiable aggregated statistics (e.g., total listens in a city).
Data Retention
- Audio stories and activity data are stored until you delete them or request deletion.
- Account information is retained while your account is active. If you delete your account, we erase associated personal data except where legally required.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Opt-out of certain data uses (e.g., analytics or marketing).
- Withdraw consent for optional features (e.g., location access).
Requests can be made by contacting us at cameron@woolyvard.com.
Children’s Privacy
Woolyvard is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will delete it.
Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and regular monitoring. However, no online service can guarantee 100% security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our site or sending an email.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, contact us at:
Email: cameron@woolyvard.com