Who we are

MyStories FOREVER is a business based in Australia. Our website address is: https://mystoriesforever.divedeepdialogues.com

 

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymised string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

 

Media

If you upload images or video to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

 

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

 

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

 

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

 

Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

 

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognise and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

 

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

 

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

 

 

Our Commitment to Your Privacy and Ethical Considerations

At MyStories FOREVER, we understand the deep personal significance of capturing and preserving your family legacy. Our commitment to your privacy and ethical handling of your stories and memories forms the foundation of our service. Here’s how we protect you and your family’s legacy:

 

1. Informed Consent: Every story is shared with us is done on a foundation of trust. We ensure all participants fully understand and agree to how their stories will be used, preserved, and accessed.

 

2. Right to Withdraw: Your comfort is paramount. Participants can withdraw their consent and request data deletion at any stage, ensuring your ultimate control over your legacy.

 

3. Data Protection: Your memories are secured with state-of-the-art encryption and data protection measures, guarding against unauthorized access and ensuring your legacy is safely preserved for future generations.

 

4. Minimising Data Collection: We collect only what is necessary to create your legacy videos, respecting your privacy by limiting the scope of our data gathering.

 

5. Anonymity Options: For those who prefer it, we offer options to anonymize or use pseudonyms, particularly for sensitive stories, ensuring privacy and comfort.

 

6. Protection for Vulnerable Individuals: Extra care and consideration are given to vulnerable participants, with measures tailored to safeguard their stories and dignity.

 

7. Ethical Editing: We honour the integrity of your stories, ensuring that editing processes do not alter or misrepresent your intentions or narratives.

 

8. Controlled Sharing: Clear guidelines dictate how and where your family legacy videos are shared, always adhering to your wishes and consent.

 

9. Respecting Your Legacy: Guidelines are in place for posthumous access to your videos, ensuring your legacy is respected and handled according to your wishes.

 

10. Cultural Sensitivity: We approach every story with cultural sensitivity and respect, honoring the diverse backgrounds and beliefs of all families.

 

11. Legal Compliance: We are committed to upholding all relevant privacy and data protection laws, ensuring your legacy is in safe hands.

 

12. Regular Ethical Reviews: We regularly review our practices to ensure we remain at the forefront of ethical standards in legacy preservation.

 

Your legacy is a treasure, and at MyStories FOREVER, we are dedicated to preserving it with the utmost respect, care, and security.