Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

BeastInside.me ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit a story through our story submission form (name, email, story content)
• Sign up for our newsletter (email address)

We also automatically collect certain usage data through Google Analytics, including pages visited, time spent on site, device type, and general geographic location (country/region). This data is aggregated and anonymized.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

• Review and potentially publish your story on BeastInside.me (with your approval)
• Contact you regarding your story submission
• Send you our newsletter if you signed up (you can unsubscribe at any time)
• Improve the site and understand how visitors use it

Story Submissions

Stories submitted to BeastInside.me may be published publicly on the site. We will contact you before publishing and obtain your approval. You may request to publish anonymously — your name will appear as "Anonymous Warrior." We will never publish identifying details you ask us to keep private.

Email & Newsletter

If you sign up for our newsletter, your email address is stored securely through Netlify Forms. We will only use it to send you the BeastInside.me newsletter. We will never sell, rent, or share your email with third parties. You can unsubscribe at any time by replying to any newsletter email.

Cookies & Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Data Retention

We retain form submission data for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose (reviewing and responding to story submissions, sending newsletters). You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

Third-Party Services

BeastInside.me uses the following third-party services:

• Netlify — website hosting and form submission storage (Netlify Privacy Policy)
• Google Analytics — anonymized usage analytics (Google Privacy Policy)

Your Rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@beastinside.me.

Children's Privacy

BeastInside.me is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at hello@beastinside.me.