Effective Date: November 2025

At Stories of Service, we honor and respect the privacy of everyone who shares their story with us. This page explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control it.

1. What We Collect

When you share your story, we may collect:

• Your name

• Email address

• Military background or service details

• Your story, photos, or videos

• Anything else you choose to provide

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Share your story on our website

• Review submissions to make sure content is appropriate

• Contact you if there’s a question about your submission

3. Who Sees Your Story

Stories you submit are published on our website for others to read and enjoy. We do not sell or trade your personal information.

4. Your Rights

• You own everything you submit.

• By sharing with us, you give us permission to display your story on our website.

• If you ever want your story edited or removed, just let us know.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Right now, we don’t use cookies or other tracking tools.

6. Security

We take reasonable steps to keep your information safe, but no system is completely secure online.

7. Questions or Concerns

You can reach us at: [Insert Email Here]

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Terms of Service – Stories of Service

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

Welcome to Stories of Service! By sharing your story with us, you agree to these terms. If you don’t agree, please don’t submit content.

1. Sharing Your Story

• The platform is free for all military veterans and service members.

• You keep ownership of your story, photos, and videos.

• By submitting, you allow us to share your story on our website.

2. Submission Rules

• Only submit content you own or have permission to share.

• We review all submissions before publishing to make sure they meet our guidelines.

• You can request edits or removal of your story at any time.

3. Respectful Use

When submitting content, please:

• Avoid unlawful or harmful content

• Respect others and do not post offensive material

• Follow all applicable laws

4. Disclaimers

Stories on our site reflect the views of the people who submit them. We don’t guarantee accuracy or completeness.

5. Liability

We’re not responsible for any damages from using the site or relying on submitted stories.

6. Governing Law

These terms follow the laws of the United States.

7. Questions or Support

You can contact us at: [Insert Email Here]