Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 21, 2025

At American Made Stories, we value your trust and respect your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it when you visit americanmadestories.com.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

Contact forms or email: your name, email address, and any message you send.
Newsletter sign-ups: your name and email address.

Information collected automatically

We use analytics and cookies to collect IP address, browser and device type, pages visited, time on page, referring links, and general location (city/country). This helps us understand what content our readers enjoy and improve the site.

2. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them to remember preferences, measure site performance, and personalize content. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work as intended.

3. Affiliate Links & Advertising

Some of our stories include affiliate links to products that reflect American craftsmanship and quality. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Amazon Associates: We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Affiliate tracking cookies are used by these third parties and are governed by their privacy policies.

4. Email & Communication

If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us directly, we’ll use your email to send the content you requested or respond to your inquiry. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email. We do not sell or rent your contact information.

5. Third-Party Services

Google Analytics – to understand how visitors use our site
Amazon Associates – for affiliate tracking
Email service provider (e.g., MailerLite/ConvertKit) – for newsletters

These providers may collect and process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

6. Protecting Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so please share only what you’re comfortable with.

7. External Links

Our stories may link to other websites. We’re not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

American Made Stories is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have such information, we will delete it promptly.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect new practices or legal requirements. When we do, we’ll update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.