Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to PoetrySad ("we", "our", or "the Journal"). We deeply value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, handle, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website, submit poetry, subscribe to our literary newsletter, or bookmark poems.

2. Information We Collect

• Submissions Data: When submitting poetry, we collect your name/pen name, email address, poem title, and written verses.
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Your email address for the sole purpose of sending curated poems and literary updates.
• Local Bookmarks: Your saved poem preferences are stored locally in your browser and are never transmitted to third parties.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used strictly to evaluate literary submissions, communicate editorial feedback, and deliver requested email subscriptions. We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third-party advertisers.

4. Author Rights & Copyright

Authors retain 100% full legal copyright to their submitted and published poems. PoetrySad only requests non-exclusive digital display rights.