Last updated: November 8, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how The Human Archive ("we", "us", "our"), operating https://stories.vanlyra.com, collects, uses and protects information when you visit our website or send us a story. By using the site you agree to this policy.
1. Information we collect
- Information you give us: your name, email address and message when you contact us, submit a story or post a comment. Stories may contain personal details you choose to share.
- Automatically collected data: IP address, browser type, device, pages visited, referring page and approximate location, collected through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How we use information
- To operate the site, review story submissions and respond to messages.
- To understand which stories are read so we can improve the site.
- To show advertising that keeps the site free.
- To prevent spam, abuse and security incidents.
3. Story submissions
We use submitted stories and contact details only to evaluate, edit and publish your story and to communicate with you about it. We never publish your email address. We change or remove identifying details on request, and you may ask us to unpublish your story at any time.
4. Cookies and advertising
We use cookies for basic site functions, analytics and advertising. Our site is monetized by advertising partners, including Adsterra, which may use cookies, device identifiers and similar technologies to deliver and measure ads (such as banners, native ads, pop-unders and social bar notifications). These partners may collect data such as your IP address, browser information and pages viewed. See our Cookie Policy and Advertising Disclosure. You can control cookies in your browser settings or opt out of personalized advertising through your device or regional opt-out tools.
5. Third-party services
The site is hosted by Google through Blogger and may load services such as Google Fonts and analytics. These providers have their own privacy policies and we do not control how they handle data.
6. Data sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with service providers who help us run the site, with advertising partners as described above, or when required by law.
7. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct or delete your personal information, or to object to certain processing. To make a request, email contact@vanlyra.com. California residents may also request information about the categories of data we collect; we do not sell personal information.
8. Children's privacy
The Human Archive is not directed to children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect their personal information. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us and we will delete it.
9. Data retention and security
We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes above. We use reasonable safeguards, but no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
10. External links
Our stories and pages may link to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date above shows when it was last revised.
12. Contact
Questions about this policy: contact@vanlyra.com.