Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Author’s Loft (“Author’s Loft,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://authors-loft.com and the Author’s Loft mobile application (collectively, the “Services”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Services.

By accessing or using Author’s Loft, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Username

  • Billing and payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)

  • Profile information

  • Communications you send to us

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Services, we may automatically collect:

  • Device type, operating system, and browser type

  • IP address

  • Usage data (pages viewed, features used, timestamps)

  • App diagnostics and crash data

Content You Provide

  • Writing projects, drafts, submissions, and other content you upload

  • Messages, comments, or community posts

Important: You retain ownership of your content. We do not claim ownership of your writing.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Services

  • Create and manage user accounts

  • Process payments and transactions

  • Deliver editorial, educational, and community features

  • Communicate with you about updates, offers, and support

  • Improve platform performance and user experience

  • Enforce our Terms of Service

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Payments and Third-Party Services

Payments are processed through trusted third-party providers such as:

  • Stripe

  • PayPal

  • Apple App Store / Google Play

We do not store full credit card numbers. Payment providers handle sensitive financial data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only:

  • With service providers who help operate the platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing)

  • When required by law or legal process

  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of Author’s Loft or others

  • With your consent

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our Services

  • Meet legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements

  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

You may request deletion of your account and associated data (see Section 9).

6. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

Author’s Loft is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided information, contact us and we will delete it.

8. Mobile App Permissions

The Author’s Loft app may request access to:

  • Internet connectivity

  • Notifications (optional)

  • Storage (for content you upload)

You may manage permissions through your device settings.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent for certain processing

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 privacy@authors-loft.com

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Opt out of data sharing (we do not sell data)

Requests can be made via email at privacy@authors-loft.com.

11. International Users

If you access Author’s Loft from outside the United States, you understand that your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Author’s Loft
Website: https://authors-loft.com
Email: info@authors-loft.com