This Privacy Policy explains what information Fictionaria Literary Journal (“Fictionaria”, “we”, “us”) collects, how we use it, and the choices you have when you visit fictionaria.com (the “Site”).
Last updated: February 16, 2026.
Quick Summary
- We collect the information you choose to share (for example, when you leave a comment or send a message through the contact form).
- We also collect limited technical data that helps the Site run safely and reliably (for example, logs and anti-spam signals).
- We may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand traffic and improve the Site.
- We do not sell your personal information.
Information We Collect
Information you provide
Comments. If you leave a comment, we collect the information shown in the comment form (typically your name, email address, and optional website), as well as your IP address and browser user-agent string to help with spam detection and moderation.
Contact messages. If you send us a message through the contact form, we collect the information you provide (such as your name, email address, and message content). We use this information to respond and to keep basic records of correspondence.
Information collected automatically
Logs and security data. Like most websites, our servers and security tooling may collect basic log data (such as IP address, pages requested, date/time, and error logs) to keep the Site secure and to diagnose problems.
Cookies and similar technologies. We and our service providers may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site and remember preferences. See our Cookie Policy for more detail.
Analytics. We may use an analytics provider (for example, Google Analytics 4 via Google Site Kit) to understand how visitors use the Site (such as which pages are visited and how long pages are viewed). Analytics tools may set cookies and collect device and browser information. Where required, we rely on consent for non-essential analytics cookies.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this Site may include embedded content (for example, videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited those websites directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.
How We Use Information
- To publish and display content, including comments when enabled.
- To respond to messages and inquiries.
- To moderate comments, prevent abuse, and protect the Site.
- To maintain, troubleshoot, and improve the Site.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.
How We Share Information
We share personal information only as needed to operate the Site. This may include sharing with:
- Hosting and infrastructure providers that store and serve the Site.
- Analytics providers (if enabled) that help us understand Site traffic and performance.
- Spam and security providers used to prevent abuse and protect the Site.
- Email and communications providers used to receive and respond to messages.
- Authorities or advisors when required to comply with law or protect rights and safety.
We do not sell personal information.
Data Retention
Comments. If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically (when applicable), and so the conversation remains readable over time.
Contact messages. We keep contact form messages for as long as we need to respond and maintain reasonable records, and then delete or anonymize them when no longer needed.
Logs. Server and security logs are generally retained for a limited period and then deleted or rotated, unless we need them longer for security or legal reasons.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of personal information we hold about you, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To make a request, contact us via the Contact page.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. If we use analytics cookies that require consent, you can withdraw consent through the cookie settings (if available) or by clearing cookies in your browser.
International Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own (for example, where our hosting, analytics, or email providers operate). We take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place where required.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the “Last updated” date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to make a privacy request, email contact@fictionaria.com or use /contact/.