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Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 3, 2025

At Writer's Block, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account information (name, email address, username, password)
  • Profile information (bio, pen name, profile picture)
  • Content you create (writings, book reviews, comments, discussions)
  • Reading preferences and book library data
  • Communications with us or other users

Information Collected Automatically

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
  • IP address and approximate location
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Personalize your experience and content recommendations
  • Process transactions and send related information
  • Send notifications about your account, writings, and book clubs
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
  • Comply with legal obligations

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure password hashing
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure cloud infrastructure

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With your consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing
  • Service providers: Third parties who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
  • Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Export your data in a portable format
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@writersblock.site

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you signed in
  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how you use our platform
  • Improve our services

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some features of our platform.

Children's Privacy

Writer's Block is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: