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1. Data Protection and privacy

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thestories.net recognises that your privacy is important to you. The information you submit will be kept confidential and secure once it reaches our server. The information will be processed (by means of a computer database or otherwise) by thestories.net or on its behalf under strictly regulated conditions in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998.

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Any personal information provided by you to thestories.net through your registration with and use of this Website will only be used for the following purposes, by thestories.net:

(i) updating and enhancing membership records and those of other related thestories.net activities;

(ii) defining areas of interest to you and improving the Website to meet users' habits and requirements and compiling information relating to users' movements across the Website;

1.3
thestories.net will not make this information available to outside organisations except in connection with the assignment or transfer of all or any of its rights and obligations to any third party.

1.4
By proceeding to register with the Website or otherwise submitting your personal data via the Website, you are consenting to the processing of your personal data for the purposes and by the means set out in paragraph 1.2 of these terms and conditions. From time to time thestories.net may wish to send you details by post about thestories.net services. You will be given the opportunity to opt-out of receiving such information when we collect your personal data on the Website.

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thestories.net will take reasonable steps to create an accurate record of any personal data you have submitted through the Website. However, thestories.net does not assume responsibility for confirming the ongoing accuracy of your personal data. You can change your personal data by making amendments in the "My Profile" section of the Website.

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This data protection and privacy policy statement relates solely to the information provided by you on the Website. This information includes your registration details, Additional Information that you choose to submit, and information which thestories.net gathers by tracking your movement across the Website.

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