Privacy Policy

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 information such as IP address, browser and device type, pages visited, time on page, referring links, and general location (city/country). This helps us understand how readers use the site and improve our content.

2. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them to remember preferences and measure site performance.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly.

3. Affiliate Links & Advertising

Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

American Made Stories is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Third-party partners, including Amazon, may use cookies or similar technologies to track purchases and attribute commissions. These are governed by their own 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 using the link included in our emails. We do not sell or rent your personal information.

5. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to operate and improve the site, including:

• Google Analytics – to understand how visitors use our site
• Amazon Associates – for affiliate tracking
• Email service providers (such as MailerLite or ConvertKit) – for newsletters

These providers may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies.

6. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Operate and maintain the website
• Understand how visitors interact with our content
• Respond to inquiries and communicate with readers
• Improve the quality and relevance of our stories

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your information
• Opt out of certain data collection (such as cookies)

To make a request, contact us using the information below.

9. Protecting Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

10. External Links

Our site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing personal information.

11. 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 such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or how your information is handled, contact us here.