Privacy Policy
Welcome! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, store and delete your personal data when you visit and interact with our website.
This site is designed for users aged 12–18 who are interested in reading and writing, and who may also want to join writing classes or have their work published.
Who we are
We operate a blog and writing-focused website that helps young people improve their writing and get published. If you have any questions about how your data is handled, you can contact us at empoweryoungvoices@gmail.com
What data we collect
We collect the following personal data when you choose to provide it:
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Name
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Email address
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User-generated content (e.g., stories, poems, or messages submitted via forms)
We do automatically collect data through cookies.
Why we collect this data
We collect your data only to:
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Provide our services (such as writing classes and publication opportunities)
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Respond to your messages or submissions
We do not use your data for marketing or advertising purposes unless you consent. If you provide a testimonial, we will publish on the website only with your prior consent.
How we collect your data
We collect your personal data only if you choose to fill out a form on our website. If you don’t fill out a form, we don’t collect your personal information.
Sharing your data
We use Wix to build and manage our website. Your personal data is stored securely on the Wix platform. Wix is a third-party service provider that helps us run the website but does not use your data for its own purposes.
We do not share your data with any other third parties.
Data security
We take your privacy seriously and limit access to your data. All your information is kept securely within the Wix dashboard, and only authorized people can view or access it.
Data retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purpose of services you have agreed to. If you ask us to delete your data, we will do so unless we’re required to keep it for legal reasons.
Your rights
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
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Access the data we have about you
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Correct any inaccurate data
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Delete your personal data
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Withdraw your consent at any time
To make any of these requests, email us at empoweringyoungvoices@gmail.com. We’ll respond within 30 days.
Policy updates
If we make changes to this Privacy Policy, we’ll post an updated version on this page. Please check back occasionally to stay informed.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can reach us at: empoweryoungvoices@gmail.com
Summary
We only collect your name, email, and your writing if you send it to us through a form. We use it just to reply or help you with writing classes. Your data stays safe with us and Wix. You can ask us to delete it any time by emailing us.