GiddyupBuddha!

Legal & Community

Privacy, Terms, Guidelines & Copyright

GiddyupBuddha is a place for stories that breathe — not scroll. To keep it safe, fair, and sustainable for everyone, this page covers how we handle privacy, subscriptions, publishing, and community standards.

If you have questions about anything here, contact: hello@giddyupbuddha.com

Privacy

What we collect

When you create an account or subscribe, we may collect:

  • Your name and email address
  • Account activity (stories you publish, interactions, usage)
  • Technical data like IP address, browser type, and cookies
  • Payment status (handled securely by Stripe — we do not store card numbers)

Payments

Subscriptions and payments are processed through Stripe. Stripe may collect billing information according to their own privacy policy.

How we use your information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Provide access to stories and memberships
  • Improve the site experience
  • Communicate important updates or support messages

We do not sell your personal data.

Cookies & analytics

We may use cookies or analytics tools to understand how people use the platform. These help us improve the experience but do not identify you personally beyond normal usage data.

Data retention & deletion

You can request deletion of your account and personal data by contacting us at hello@giddyupbuddha.com.

Terms of Service

Accounts

You are responsible for maintaining your account and keeping your login secure.

Subscriptions & billing

  • Memberships may be monthly or annual.
  • Payments renew automatically unless cancelled.
  • You can cancel anytime from your account settings.
  • Access continues through the end of the billing period.

Ownership of content

You keep ownership of everything you publish.

By posting on GiddyupBuddha, you grant us a non-exclusive license to:

  • Display your work
  • Promote it within the platform
  • Include it in features, collections, or editorial highlights

We do not claim ownership of your writing or audio.

Public vs Members-only stories

Some stories may be publicly visible; others are available only to members.

Please understand: online publishing is never risk-free. Public content may be copied or scraped by third parties. Members-only access reduces exposure but cannot eliminate it entirely.

Editorial feedback

Some stories may be selected each month for editorial feedback. Feedback is not guaranteed and is provided at the editor's discretion.

Platform availability

The platform is provided “as is.” We work hard to keep it running smoothly but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service.

Account termination

We may remove content or suspend accounts that violate these policies or harm the community.

Community Guidelines

GiddyupBuddha is built on voice, respect, and curiosity. You don't have to agree with everyone — but you do have to treat people like humans.

Not allowed:

  • Harassment, threats, or hate speech
  • Plagiarism or posting work you don't have rights to
  • Doxxing or sharing private personal information
  • Illegal or harmful content

We may remove content that violates these guidelines or undermines the spirit of the platform. We also reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or permanently remove accounts that engage in repeated violations, patterns of inappropriate behavior, or conduct that harms the safety or integrity of the community.

About the Name

“Giddyup” represents motion; “Buddha” represents reflection. The name is used symbolically — not religiously, not doctrinally, and not tied to any specific gender or spiritual identity. GiddyupBuddha is a storytelling platform, not a spiritual authority.

Publishing online always carries some risk. We do our best to create a respectful, curated space — but each contributor decides what they share publicly.

If something feels off, tell us. We're building this together.