Privacy Policy

Overview

One Time This Happened is an anonymous storytelling platform. You can read and submit stories without creating an account or providing identifying information.

This policy explains what limited data may be collected and how it is used.

Information We Do Not Collect

We do not require or request:

• Names or usernames
• Email addresses
• Accounts or profiles
• Payment information
• Social media logins

Stories are submitted anonymously. We do not attempt to identify who you are.

Information That May Be Collected Automatically

Like most websites, basic technical data may be collected automatically to keep the site running and secure.

This may include:

• IP address (temporarily, for security and moderation)
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and interactions (such as reactions)

This information is used for basic analytics, abuse prevention, and site performance — not for identifying individuals.

Cookies & Analytics

This site may use cookies or similar technologies to understand how the site is used and to improve the experience.

Cookies may be set by:

• Basic analytics tools
• Advertising services
• Site functionality (such as preventing repeated reactions)

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Advertisements

Advertisements may be displayed on this site. Ad providers may use cookies or similar technologies to show relevant ads.

We do not control how third-party advertisers collect or use data. Their practices are governed by their own privacy policies.

Story Content

Stories submitted to One Time This Happened are published publicly once approved.

You are responsible for ensuring that your submission does not include personal or identifying information about yourself or others.

Data Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect the site and its data. However, no website can guarantee absolute security.

Submissions are stored for the purpose of operating the site and maintaining the story archive.

Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated as the site evolves. Changes will be reflected on this page.

Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.