Hello James
Thank you for the information. I have set my parameters fro sharing, visualization and collaboration to the minimal while to having the Story Map visual to everyone. I guess what I was seeking was clarification on how the this type of data is used by ESRI, and if they use this information. Basically what are the privacy right to this information.
I will have a good read on the links you provided, and maybe this will provide some clarification.
Thanks
Jessica