Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Who We Are
Driven Stories is an independent automotive editorial platform. Our website address is drivenstories.com. We publish original photography, features, interviews, and stories from the automotive culture worldwide.
What Data We Collect
Newsletter Subscription
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We use this solely to send you updates about new stories, features, and occasional announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email. We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties.
Contact Form
When you reach out through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. This information is used exclusively to respond to your inquiry and is not stored beyond what is necessary for that purpose.
Analytics
We use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our site. This includes anonymized data such as page views, approximate geographic location (country/city level), device type, browser, and referring URLs. This data helps us improve the site and understand which stories resonate with our audience. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
Cookies
Our site uses a limited number of cookies to ensure proper functionality and to collect anonymous analytics data. These include:
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function correctly, such as language preference and session management.
- Analytics cookies — used to collect anonymous usage statistics. These help us understand traffic patterns and improve the user experience.
We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies. You can control cookie behavior through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Data
Any personal data we collect is used for the following purposes only:
- Delivering newsletters you have opted into
- Responding to messages sent through the contact form
- Analyzing site traffic to improve content and user experience
- Maintaining the technical operation of the website
Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the data we collect. Newsletter subscriptions are managed through a trusted email service provider. Contact form submissions are transmitted securely and stored only as long as needed to address your inquiry. Analytics data is processed in an anonymized form.
Third-Party Services
Our site relies on a small number of third-party services to operate:
- Sanity — content management and image delivery
- Analytics provider — anonymous traffic analysis
- Email service provider — newsletter delivery
Each of these services has its own privacy policy. We select providers that maintain appropriate data protection standards.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to any personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
- Opt out of analytics tracking via your browser settings or extensions
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise any of your data rights, please reach out through our contact page.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.