Privacy Policy

Zaxeriv is an online story magazine published for entertainment purposes. We publish neutral fictional narratives, essays, and notes that are intended for reading enjoyment only. Nothing on this website constitutes professional, legal, financial, medical, or other advice, nor is it a call to action of any kind.

Free service, public content, and optional accounts

Zaxeriv is completely free for all visitors. We do not charge fees, subscriptions, or payments of any kind, and we will never ask you to pay for access to stories, accounts, or any other feature on zaxeriv.com. We do not collect payment card details, billing addresses, or other financial information because none is required to use the site.

All stories and published content are available without registration. You may browse, read, and share public pages as a guest at no cost and without creating an account.

Creating an account is entirely optional. Registration provides a personal account area and the ability to save personal preferences or items for yourself (such as reading settings or saved content, where available). An account is not required to read any material on the website.

1. Who we are

The data controller for this website is Zaxeriv, operator of the story magazine available at zaxeriv.com. For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at [email protected].

2. Scope of this policy

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Zaxeriv website at zaxeriv.com, including when you browse public content, create an account, sign in, or contact us. It does not apply to third-party websites linked from our pages.

3. Information we collect

3.1 Registration (optional)

You do not need an account to read any content on Zaxeriv. Registration is optional and exists solely to provide a personal account and the ability to save items or preferences for yourself. If you choose to register, we collect:

• Login — a unique username you choose to identify your account.
• Password — stored only in hashed form; we never store plain-text passwords.
• Email address — collected solely so we can communicate with you when you initiate account-related requests, such as password recovery or verification of account ownership. We do not use your email for unsolicited marketing or newsletters unless you separately and explicitly opt in.

We do not require your real name, postal address, phone number, payment details, or government identification to use Zaxeriv.

3.2 Information collected automatically

When you use the website, we may automatically collect limited technical data, including:

• IP address and approximate location derived from it
• Browser type, device type, operating system, and language settings
• Pages viewed, referring URLs, and timestamps of access
• Authentication session data necessary to keep you signed in

For details on cookies and similar technologies, see our Cookie Policy.

3.3 Local storage preferences

If you change the site theme (light or dark mode), your preference may be stored locally in your browser. This information stays on your device and is not used to identify you on our servers.

4. How we use your information

We use personal information only for legitimate purposes related to operating Zaxeriv:

• Creating and maintaining your account
• Authenticating you when you sign in
• Responding to account-related requests that you initiate
• Protecting the security and integrity of the website
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing abuse, fraud, or technical issues
• Complying with applicable legal obligations
• Improving site performance and readability in aggregated, non-identifying form

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We do not share your data with third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

5. Legal bases for processing

Where applicable law requires a legal basis, we rely on:

• Contract — to provide account features you request
• Legitimate interests — to secure the service, prevent misuse, and improve the site
• Consent — where you explicitly agree, such as accepting our policies during registration
• Legal obligation — where we must retain or disclose information under law

6. How we store and protect data

Account records are stored on our systems using access controls intended to prevent unauthorized access. Passwords are protected using one-way cryptographic hashing. Authentication sessions use signed tokens with a limited lifetime.

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. While we implement reasonable safeguards, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials confidential.

7. Data retention

We retain account information for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide the service. If you request account deletion, we will remove or anonymize personal data unless retention is required for security, dispute resolution, or legal compliance.

Server logs and security records may be kept for a limited period appropriate to their purpose, after which they are deleted or anonymized.

8. Sharing and disclosure

We do not provide your personal information to third parties except in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers — trusted infrastructure or hosting providers that process data solely on our instructions and under confidentiality obligations
• Legal requirements — when required by law, court order, or valid governmental request
• Protection of rights — when necessary to investigate violations of our Terms of Service, protect users, or defend against legal claims

Any such recipients may access data only to the extent necessary to perform their function.

9. International transfers

Depending on your location and our hosting arrangements, your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers consistent with applicable data protection law.

10. Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing of your personal information, and to withdraw consent where processing is consent-based.

To exercise these rights, contact [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

11. Children

Zaxeriv is intended for a general audience, but account registration is not directed at children under 13 years of age (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

12. Editorial content and personal data

Stories and articles published on Zaxeriv are fictional or editorial in nature. They are presented as entertainment and general reading material. Published content does not request, encourage, or require you to submit personal information, take physical action, or engage in any activity beyond normal website use.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the current version took effect. Material changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy, except where further consent is required by law.

14. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy may be sent to [email protected].