Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Who We Are
Epochal Stock ("we", "us", "our") operates the website epochalstock.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently.
2. What Data We Collect
We collect the following types of data:
- Analytics data — If you consent, we use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymized usage data such as pages visited, scroll depth, search queries, and click events. IP addresses are anonymized.
- Account data — If you create a Fan Fiction account, we store your username, email, and content you submit.
- Payment data — Payments are processed by PayPal. We do not store your payment details.
3. Cookies
We use the following cookies:
- epch_consent — Stores your cookie consent preference (accept/reject). Duration: 1 year.
- Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _ga_*) — Only set if you accept analytics cookies. Used to distinguish users and sessions. Duration: up to 2 years.
No analytics cookies are set until you explicitly click "Accept" on the cookie banner. If you click "Reject", no tracking cookies are placed.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (Measurement ID: G-38WZCDHPDR) to understand how visitors use our site. GA4 is configured with:
- IP anonymization enabled
- No advertising features
- No cross-site tracking
Data is processed by Google LLC. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
5. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to data processing
- Data portability
6. Opt Out
You can withdraw your analytics consent at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage and cookies for this site, or by using your browser's cookie settings. The cookie banner will reappear on your next visit.
7. Data Retention
Analytics data is retained in Google Analytics for 14 months. Consent preferences are stored locally in your browser for 1 year.
8. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us at privacy@epochalstock.com.