Last updated: June 30, 2026
Stories of Awakening is a research and information website. This policy explains what information is collected when you visit this site, how it is used, and what choices you have. We have tried to write this plainly.
The short version: this site uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. No personal information is collected, stored, or shared. No accounts exist. No forms collect your data. Nothing is sold.
This site does not collect your name, email address, or any other personal information. The only data collection comes from Google Analytics, a third-party analytics service provided by Google.
Google Analytics automatically collects:
This information is collected in aggregate and anonymized. We cannot identify individual visitors from this data. Google Analytics does not give us access to your name, email, or precise location.
Google Analytics uses cookies — small files stored in your browser — to track sessions and distinguish between visits. These cookies do not contain personal information and are not used for advertising.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings or use a browser extension to block Google Analytics tracking. Google also provides an official opt-out tool at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Analytics data is used solely to understand how the site is being used — which pages are visited most, where visitors come from, and whether the site is functioning correctly. This helps us decide what to improve. It is not used for any other purpose.
This site uses Google Analytics. Google's own privacy practices are described at policies.google.com/privacy. We do not control how Google handles data it collects through its analytics service.
This site links to external sources — YouTube channels, podcast pages, and other archives. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their data practices.
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share visitor data with any third party for commercial purposes. The analytics data we receive is used only internally to understand site usage.
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. Because we collect no personal information from any visitor, there is no special risk to younger visitors, but this site's subject matter is intended for adults.
This site is accessible worldwide. If you are visiting from the European Union or another jurisdiction with data protection laws (such as GDPR), the information above describes what is collected. We do not store personal data and have no data to delete, correct, or transfer on request. For any inquiry, contact us at the address below.
If we change how data is collected or used in a material way, we will update this page and revise the "Last updated" date at the top. Continuing to use the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
Questions about this privacy policy can be sent to andyjohns@gmail.com.