Legal & Privacy Policy – Overheard Lives

Effective Date: 14.08.2025

1. Privacy Policy

Overheard Lives (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This section explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit overheardlives.com (the “Site”).

1.1 Information We Collect

We may collect:

Non-personal information (browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on the Site).
User-submitted content if you voluntarily provide it (e.g., through forms or email).

We do not require personal data to read our content.

1.2 Cookies and Third-Party Advertising

We use cookies to improve your experience and serve ads.

Google AdSense: Google uses cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads based on your prior visits.
You can opt out of personalized ads at Google Ads Settings or AboutAds.info.

1.3 How We Use Your Information

Display relevant advertising.
Improve the Site.
Communicate with you if you contact us.

1.4 Protection of Information

We use reasonable measures to protect against unauthorized access or disclosure.

1.5 Links to Other Sites

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites linked from our Site.

2. Cookie Policy

We use cookies to:

Enable essential site functions.
Analyze site traffic.
Personalize ads and content.

Types of cookies we use:

Essential cookies (for functionality).
Performance cookies (analytics).
Advertising cookies (Google AdSense).

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

3. Terms of Service

By using overheardlives.com, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please stop using the Site.

3.1 Use of Content

All text, images, and media are for entertainment and informational purposes only. You may not copy or redistribute content without permission.

3.2 User-Submitted Content

By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish, edit, and distribute it. You must have the rights to submit the content.

3.3 Prohibited Uses

You may not:

Use the Site for unlawful purposes.
Post infringing or illegal content.
Disrupt the Site’s operation.

3.4 Disclaimers

The Site is provided “as is.” We do not guarantee accuracy of content, especially user submissions.

3.5 Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for damages resulting from use of the Site.

3.6 Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Norway.

4. Disclaimer

Content on overheardlives.com is for entertainment purposes.

Stories may be fictional, satirical, or user-submitted.
We do not verify all submissions.
Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect our own.

We are not responsible for:

Linked third-party content.
Any actions taken based on Site content.

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