Privacy Policy
Information we collect and how we use it
The following information explains the Internet Privacy Policy and practice for The Stories We Tell, LLC [TSWT] and the website thestorieswetell.us, but shall not be interpreted as a contract of any nature, either stated or implied. We reserve the right to amend our Internet Privacy Policy statement at any time without notice. Note that this policy only applies to pages on the thestorieswetell.us website. The website has links to those social media platforms used by TSWT but operated by other private businesses. When you move via such links to another website, this policy will not apply.
Protection of information via established security procedures
We maintain security standards and procedures to prevent unauthorized removal or alteration of data, to ensure that this service remains available to all users, and to prevent unauthorized attempts to upload or change information or otherwise cause damage. All information gathered is solely for the purposes of providing digital products customers have purchased, and/or beginning a client relationship. We do not sell any information to any third party business, vendor or entity.
Virginia law
We are headquartered in the Commonwealth of Virginia and protect our records and client information in accordance with our obligations as defined by applicable Virginia statutes and by any applicable U.S. federal laws. Any personal information that is collected and retained is maintained in compliance with statute.
Information we collect
We collect only the minimum amount of information needed to provide services. If you do nothing during your visit to the thestorieswetell.us website but browse we do not collect any information. If you purchase or download free information, we automatically collect and store the following information about your visit:
- The Internet domain and IP address from which you accessed our site;
- The customer’s contact information necessary to provide purchased or free products;
- The date and time you visited this site; and
- The pages visited.
The information in our web logs is not personally identifiable, and no attempt is made to link it with the individuals that browse our website.
If, during your visit, you send us an email message, or provide an email address to obtain free or purchased products, we will collect the email address and contents of the message, including audio, video and graphic information formats you send us. This may be to respond to you, to address issues you identify, to further improve our website or to provide the products you have purchased.
We do collect personal information directly from individuals who volunteer to complete forms or participate in surveys, quizzes or other interactive parts of this website in order to deliver the services requested. We only collect, retain and use personal information where we believe it is essential to administer our business and to provide products, services and other opportunities requested by our customers.
How the collected information is used
Your input is used to improve the content of our web services and to help us understand how people are using our pages. Routing information is used to send requested web pages to your computer for viewing. Transaction routing information is used primarily in a statistical summary format to assess content and server performance.
We may keep your information indefinitely, but we ordinarily delete routing information regularly after the web page is transmitted. However, on rare occasions when a “hacker” attempts to breach computer security, logs and any other relevant information in our possession may be shared with law enforcement agencies.
Restrictions on the disclosure of customer information
We do not sell or rent information of visitors to this website, clients, subscribers or members to any outside company or organization. We do not reveal specific information about users or other personally identifiable data to unaffiliated third parties. Any website visitor who becomes a client of TSWT is offered additional protections within the coaching agreement to protect and secure confidential information regarding all writing projects and client materials.
Cookies
“Cookies” are small files either stored on a server or sent back to a visiting computer. In certain applications user information is stored as cookies, which are then sent back to and stored on the user’s computer. This website uses cookies to customize the information presented to you. Cookies are also used to aggregate site usage information to help us improve our users’ experience.
Copyright
The copyright to the books and articles listed on the Author Page of thestorieswetell.us website is owned by Carrie Ann Alford and may not be used, reproduced or represented without express written consent. If you are interested in using any written, photographic or other materials owned by Carrie Ann Alford, please send a request for explicit permission with a detailed explanation of the materials to use and reasons for using its’ contents by emailing caa@thestorieswetell.us
Linking Policy
This website contains links to external websites we use for social media purposes. The inclusion of a link to an external website is not intended as an endorsement of any product or service offered or referenced on the linked website other than that owned and maintained by TSWT. Links to external websites and pages may be removed or replaced at any time without notice.
Disclaimer
Neither TSWT nor Carrie Ann Alford, Founder, warrants the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information published by any linked or referenced website or system outside of our control, and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of such information. Portions of such information may be incorrect or outdated. Any person or entity that relies on any information obtained from this system does so at his or her own risk.
Reference herein to any specific commercial products, processes or services by trade name, trademark, manufacturer or other mark does not constitute or The Stories We Tell, LLC. The information and statements contained on this site shall not be used for the purposes of advertising, nor to imply the endorsement or recommendation of the TSWT or thestorieswetell.us.
Customer comments or review
If you have questions about this privacy statement or the practices of this website, please contact us at caa@thestorieswetell.us
Date of Last Revision: July 24, 2026