Privacy Policy

This site runs writing events and tracks submissions, links, scores, and related event activity. We do not host submitted stories themselves. We store links and related metadata so events can function.

What we collect

• Name or pen name you provide
• Email address
• Story title, story URL, optional blurb, and event-related metadata
• Submission timestamps and event activity data
• Administrative and system logs needed to operate the site
• Cookie/session data needed for login or basic site functionality

How we use your information

• To accept and manage event submissions
• To calculate scores, bonuses, rankings, and reports
• To display event entries, leaderboards, and public event pages
• To contact you about your submission or event administration when needed
• To protect the site against abuse, fraud, or misuse
• To maintain and improve site functionality

What we do not do

• We do not claim ownership of your story
• We do not host or republish full story text through this site
• We do not sell your personal information

Story links and public display

When you submit a story link, we may display the link, story title, author name or pen name, event status, score, rankings, and related metadata as part of event pages, leaderboards, exports, and reports.

Time zone rule for events

Each event runs according to the time zone selected by that event’s administrator. Deadlines, bonuses, prompt days, and reporting windows are calculated using that event’s declared time zone.

Cookies and similar technologies

This site may use cookies or similar technologies that are strictly necessary for login, security, session management, and core site functionality.

If we add non-essential analytics, advertising, or similar tracking, we may request consent where required.

Sharing

We may share information with service providers or infrastructure providers only as needed to operate the site. We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with law, enforce site rules, or protect the site and its users.

Retention

We keep submission and account-related data for as long as reasonably necessary to operate events, maintain records, resolve disputes, and support reporting, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Your choices

You may contact us to request correction or deletion of your personal information, subject to any legitimate need to retain limited records for event administration, security, fraud prevention, or legal compliance.

Third-party sites

Submitted stories are hosted on third-party platforms. Their privacy practices and availability are governed by their own terms and policies, not ours.

Children

This site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes become effective when posted on this page.

Contact

For privacy questions or requests, contact: jimi.gooding@gmail.com