Who we are
Ember Quill Press is an independent publisher and content platform focused on dark fantasy and erotic high fantasy fiction. Our website address is: [https://theemberquill.com].
Comments
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An anonymized hash created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you’re using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes publicly visible next to your comment.
Media
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Cookies
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- If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience and last for one year.
- Temporary cookies may be set when you visit our login page to check browser compatibility.
- Login and display preference cookies may be set when you log in or customize your account.
These cookies do not store personal data unless explicitly provided.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles and pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media posts, or articles). Embedded content behaves exactly as if the visitor has visited the source website.
These sites may collect data, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interactions if you are logged in to that site.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email. Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely for continuity and moderation purposes.
For registered users (if any), we store the personal information they provide in their profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except usernames). Site administrators can view and edit that data as well.
What rights you have over your data
You can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You can also request the erasure of any personal data we hold, excluding data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To make a request, please email: privacy@theemberquill.com
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be scanned by an automated spam detection service.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you may contact us at:
Email: privacy@theemberquill.com
Website: https://theemberquill.com