Privacy Statement (Us)

Last Updated: 17 January 2026
Last Reviewed: 17 January 2026

This Privacy Statement applies to citizens and lawful permanent residents of the United States and explains how abroad.storiesurdu.com collects, uses, and protects personal data obtained through our website.

We encourage you to read this statement carefully. While processing personal information, we comply with applicable United States privacy laws and regulations. This means that:

We clearly explain why personal data is collected
We limit data collection to what is necessary for legitimate purposes
We request consent where required by law
We apply appropriate security measures to protect personal data
We respect your rights to access, update, or delete your personal information

If you have questions or want to know what data we hold about you, you may contact us at any time.


1. Purpose and Categories of Data

We may collect or receive personal information for purposes related to our business operations, including but not limited to:

Communicating with users through email, phone, or online forms
Providing and improving our services
Analyzing website usage and performance
Offering personalized content, services, or recommendations
Sharing limited data with third parties where permitted by law


2. Sharing of Personal Information

We only share personal information with third parties when necessary, including:

Service providers supporting website functionality
Analytics and performance measurement partners
Advertising or marketing partners where legally permitted

All data sharing is conducted in accordance with applicable privacy laws.


3. Legal Disclosure

Personal information may be disclosed if required to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or lawful requests from authorities. Disclosure may also occur in connection with investigations related to public safety.

In the event of a business transfer such as a merger, sale, or acquisition, personal data may be shared with relevant parties and transferred to new ownership.


4. Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control

Our website honors Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control signals. When such signals are detected, we limit tracking activities as required by applicable laws.


5. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and user experience. Details about cookie usage can be found in our Cookie Policy.

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics under data processing agreements. IP anonymization is enabled where applicable, and collected data is not used for unrelated services.


6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. Access to personal data is restricted, and security practices are reviewed regularly.


7. External Websites

This Privacy Statement does not apply to third party websites linked on our platform. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of external websites before providing any personal information.


8. Updates to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised date. Users are encouraged to review this statement regularly.


9. Accessing and Managing Your Data

You may submit a verified request to:

Access the personal data we process about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal data where legally permitted
Request restriction or objection to data processing
Receive a copy of your data in a commonly used format

If a request is denied, you may appeal our decision and file a complaint with the relevant authority.


10. State Specific Rights

Additional rights may apply to residents of certain US states, including but not limited to:

California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Iowa
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Oregon
Texas
Utah
Virginia

These rights are provided in accordance with applicable state privacy laws.


11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of consent applicable in their place of residence. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. Children should not submit personal data through this website.


12. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Statement, you may contact us at:

Email: info@storiesurdu.com
Website: https://abroad.storiesurdu.com


13. Data Requests

You may contact us to submit requests related to:

Accessing your personal data
Requesting deletion of your data
Requesting a copy of your data in portable format

Requests will be processed after verification of identity.