Privacy Policy

Welcome to VisualFable ("the Publication" or "the Service"), an independent digital space for visual storytelling, illustrated micro-fables, and creative code. We believe that digital literature and art should offer a quiet sanctuary—one that honours peace of mind and respects personal privacy by design.

This Privacy Policy provides clear, straightforward information on how VisualFable handles technical data, storage, and privacy rights across our website.

This Privacy Policy applies to all readers and visitors worldwide. We align our principles with global data protection standards, including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — European Union Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
• UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018.
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
• Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) — Canada.

As a first-party publisher, VisualFable does not operate user account databases, mandatory logins, or private reading telemetry:

We use standard browser storage strictly for functional convenience:

• Reading Preferences (LocalStorage): We may store minimal display choices (such as reading theme, motion settings, or audio preferences) locally on your device. This data never leaves your browser and can be cleared at any time through your browser settings.
• Essential Technical Cache: Static assets (such as Google Fonts and procedural scripts) are cached locally to provide fast, sustainable loading speeds.

To keep this independent publication freely accessible without paywalls, VisualFable may partner with reputable digital advertising platforms (such as Google AdSense):

• Third-Party Cookie Serving: Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve non-intrusive ads based on visits across websites.
• Managing & Opting Out:

  • You may personalize or disable ad personalization through Google Ads Settings.

  • For broader industry opt-outs, visit aboutads.info or Your Online Choices.

We may review aggregated diagnostic metrics (such as page response latency, browser screen resolution, and rendering frame rates) solely to optimize procedural animation stability across devices. No personally identifiable information is attached to these performance metrics.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you hold statutory rights under the GDPR regarding personal data:

• The right to know what data (if any) is collected or processed.
• The right to request restriction of processing or object to tracking cookies.
• The right to withdraw any optional cookie consent at any time.

California residents hold rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• We Do Not Sell Personal Information: VisualFable does not sell, rent, or trade reader personal information.
• Global Privacy Control (GPC): We recognize and honour Global Privacy Control signals sent from your web browser.
• Non-Discrimination: Your reading experience remains fully equal regardless of any privacy choices you exercise.

VisualFable is a general audience digital publication suitable for quiet reading and creative inspiration. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13.

We may periodically update this policy to reflect new creative offerings or legal guidelines. Any updates will be posted here with an updated revision date.