The Quivering Quill Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 6/1/2025
The Quivering Quill ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit https://www.thequiveringquill.com, including any related services, features, or content (collectively, the "Site"). By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Who We Are
The Quivering Quill is an online platform that allows authors to publish, promote, and sell digital books and adult content directly to readers.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
Account Information: Name, email address, username, password, bio.
Payment Information: Billing address, partial credit card info (processed via third-party processors like Stripe or PayPal).
Content: Any content (text, images, etc.) you upload or submit.
Communications: Emails or messages sent to us or other users.
2.2 Automatically Collected Data
Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, referring URLs.
Cookies and Tracking: Cookies, web beacons, session tracking technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To create and manage user accounts
To deliver purchased products and services
To provide customer support
To monitor and improve website functionality and performance
To enforce our Terms of Service
To send service-related communications (not marketing emails unless opted in)
To comply with legal obligations
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information with:
Service Providers: For payment processing, email delivery, cloud storage, etc.
Legal Authorities: When required to comply with law, court order, or governmental request.
Other Users: If you post public content, it may be viewable by others.
Business Transfers: In the event of a sale, merger, or acquisition.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
5.1 GDPR (EU Residents)
Right to access and correct personal data
Right to request data deletion ("Right to be forgotten")
Right to data portability
Right to restrict or object to data processing
5.2 CCPA (California Residents)
Right to know what personal data is collected and how it’s used
Right to request deletion of personal data
Right to opt out of data sale (we do not sell data)
5.3 COPPA (Children Under 13)
This site is not intended for users under 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and you should read their policies before providing information.
9. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance user experience, perform analytics, and support basic functionality. You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
10. International Users
If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located in the U.S. or other jurisdictions with different data protection laws.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. You will be notified of significant changes via email or a notice on the Site. Your continued use after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
Email: support@thequiveringquill.com