Privacy Policy
Effective September 17, 2026This Privacy Policy explains what information New Roots Stories (“we,” “us,” or “this site”) collects when you visit newrootsstories.com, how we use it, and the choices available to you. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
Information you give us directly. If you use our Submit a Story form, we collect your name, email address, and whatever details you choose to share about the story you’re submitting, including any links, location, or background you provide.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we automatically receive some technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser and device type, pages viewed, and how you arrived at the site. We use standard analytics tools (including Google Analytics) to collect this.
Cookies. We use cookies and similar technologies to keep the site running properly and to understand how it’s used. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not work as well without them.
How We Use Your Information
- To review story submissions and, where appropriate, research and write a story based on one
- To respond to you if we have questions about a submission
- To understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it
- To keep the site secure and working properly
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with marketing companies, advertisers, or data brokers, and we never will. We only share information with the small number of service providers that help us run this site — for example, our web hosting provider and the tools that power our contact form and site analytics — and only to the extent needed for them to provide that service to us.
We may also disclose information if required by law, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of New Roots Stories or others.
Data Retention
We keep information submitted through our story form for as long as it’s useful for review and possible publication, and remove it when it’s no longer needed. Analytics data is retained according to the standard settings of the tools we use.
Your Choices
You can ask us to delete personal information you’ve submitted through our Submit a Story form by reaching out through that form. You can also control cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time as the site grows. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date above.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or how your information is handled, you can reach us through our Submit a Story page.