Privacy & Cookies Policy

Last updated: October 2025

At Paper & Glory, your privacy matters. This page explains what data is collected when you visit the site or subscribe to In the Margins or The Folio, how that data is used, and how you can contact me if you have any questions.

This policy applies to all parts of Paper & Glory, including the blog, newsletter, and magazine.

1. What Data Is Collected

When you visit Paper & Glory or subscribe, some information may be collected automatically or voluntarily:

Information you provide directly:

Your name (if you choose to share it)
Your email address when you subscribe, comment, or submit a piece
Any messages or materials you send to paperandglory@outlook.com

Information collected automatically:

Standard analytics data such as browser type, pages viewed, and time spent on the site.
WordPress cookies that help the site function smoothly.
These are anonymous and used only to improve the reading experience.

2. How Your Data Is Used

Your data is used for:

Sending newsletters or publication updates (only if you subscribe)
Responding to messages or submissions you send directly
Analysing site traffic in general, to understand what readers enjoy most

Your data is never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Newsletter and Email Subscriptions

If you subscribe to In the Margins or The Folio, your email address is stored securely and used only for those communications.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of any email or by contacting me directly at paperandglory@outlook.com

4. Cookies

Cookies are small text files saved on your device to help websites work properly.

Paper & Glory uses:

Essential cookies — required for navigation and security.
Analytics cookies — to understand how people use the site (via WordPress or Jetpack).

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, but some parts of the site may not function as intended.

For full details, see WordPress.com’s Cookie Policy.

5. Data Storage and Security

All data is stored securely via WordPress.com and associated email servers.
Reasonable measures are taken to protect against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access any personal data held about you
Request corrections or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for communication at any time

To do so, email: paperandglory@outlook.com

7. External Links

Paper & Glory occasionally links to external articles or media. Once you leave the site, this privacy policy no longer applies — please review the privacy statements of any external websites you visit.

8. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in site features or privacy practices.
Any major updates will be noted on this page with the date of revision.

9. Contact

For questions about privacy or cookies, please email: paperandglory@outlook.com