Effective Date: August 26, 2025
Version: 1.0
This Privacy Policy explains how Stringtale collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you access or use our service. It outlines our commitment to data protection and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
We are committed to safeguarding your personal data and ensuring transparency in our data processing practices. This policy details the types of data we collect, the purposes for which we collect it, and your rights regarding your data.
These privacy terms apply to all users of the Stringtale service, including individuals and entities using the service for personal, commercial, or professional purposes. By using Stringtale, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be communicated through the service, and we encourage you to review the policy periodically to stay informed of any updates.
In this privacy policy, the following terms have the following meanings:
2.1 Service: "Service" refers to Stringtale, the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) tool provided by Stringtale for managing static text in web projects.
2.2 User: A "User" is any individual or entity that accesses or uses Stringtale, whether for personal, commercial, or professional purposes.
2.3 Account: An "Account" is the personal or organizational account registered by a User to access and use Stringtale.
2.4 Personal Data: "Personal Data" includes all information relating to an identified or identifiable individual, such as name, email address, payment details, and IP address, processed by Stringtale.
2.5 Data Controller: The Data Controller responsible for the processing of Personal Data is De Monsters, based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
2.6 Data Processor: "Data Processor" refers to any third party that processes Personal Data on behalf of the Data Controller.
2.7 Processing: "Processing" refers to any operation performed on Personal Data, including collection, storage, use, transfer, and deletion.
2.8 Consent: "Consent" refers to the User's freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous agreement to the processing of their Personal Data.
2.9 Cookies: "Cookies" are small data files stored on a User's device by the web browser, used to track and enhance User experience.
2.10 Third-Party Services: "Third-Party Services" are external services or tools integrated with Stringtale that are not provided by Stringtale.
2.11 Data Subject: "Data Subject" is the individual whose Personal Data is processed.
We retain personal data only as long as necessary or as required by law. Examples:
For details see Article 7 (Data Retention and Deletion).
Legal bases: Contractual Necessity, Consent, Legitimate Interests.
No automated decision-making with legal effect. Profiling only with consent.
Requests can be made via contact details in this Privacy Policy. We respond within one month (extendable by two months for complex cases).
No sale of personal data. Disclosure only if legally required.
Upon request or closure, data is deleted unless law requires retention. Where immediate deletion is not possible, data is anonymized. Users may always request deletion/anonymization.
Transfers outside the EEA are safeguarded with EU-approved SCCs or equivalent mechanisms. Where required, additional measures such as encryption or pseudonymization are applied. Users may request details of safeguards.
Stringtale applies encryption, access controls, audits, and anonymization. Access is restricted to authorized staff. Breach notifications will be made without undue delay. Third-party providers must meet our standards. Users must protect their credentials.
Types: Essential, Analytical, Functional, Marketing. Non-essential cookies are disabled by default. Preferences can be managed via browser. A consent tool may be added later. Third-party cookies (Google Analytics, Hotjar) may apply. Consent can be withdrawn anytime.
Users can complain directly to Stringtale or to a data protection authority (NL: Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens). We commit to resolving issues promptly.
We may update this policy at any time. Significant changes will be notified via service or email. Historical versions are archived. Changes are effective upon posting unless otherwise specified.
Governed by Dutch law. Disputes in Amsterdam courts. If any clause is invalid, the rest remains effective. This Privacy Policy is the full agreement on data processing between you and Stringtale.