Last updated: November 11, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information Writers Weekly ("we", "us", "our") collects when you visit writersweekly.sitelyx.co (the "Site"), how we use it, and the choices you have. Writers Weekly is a blog of practical guides for authors. We collect as little personal information as we can.
Information we collect
Information you give us
- Contact form: your name, email address, subject and message when you write to us.
- Newsletter: your email address when you subscribe to updates.
- Reader account and comments: if you create an account to comment on articles, your name, username, email address and password (stored in encrypted form), plus the comments you post.
Information collected automatically
- Usage information: the pages you visit, the website that referred you, and your browser and device type. We use this to understand which articles are useful.
- Cookies: small files that keep the Site working (for example, remembering your session and your cookie choice) and, if you allow them, analytics cookies. See "Cookies and analytics" below.
How we use your information
- To answer your messages and questions.
- To send the newsletter you asked for. Every newsletter lets you unsubscribe.
- To run reader accounts and show your comments.
- To understand how the Site is used and improve our articles.
- To keep the Site secure and prevent spam and abuse.
- To meet legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it for targeted advertising.
Cookies and analytics
When you first visit, a notice lets you accept or manage cookies. The Site uses Google Analytics to measure visits; Google processes this data under its own privacy policy (policies.google.com/privacy). If you decline cookies, Google Analytics is not loaded on your device. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings; the Site will still work, although some features may not.
Who we share information with
We share information only with service providers that help us run the Site, and only as needed:
- Sitelyx, the platform that hosts the Site, stores its data and sends its emails.
- Google, for analytics, as described above.
We may also disclose information if the law requires it, or to protect the rights, safety or property of our readers, our team or others.
How long we keep information
We keep messages for as long as we need them to reply and follow up, newsletter addresses until you unsubscribe, and account details until you ask us to delete your account. Analytics information is kept in aggregate form.
Your choices and rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, correct it, delete it, object to or restrict how we use it, or receive a copy of it. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the link in any email. To make any other request, use our contact page. We will respond within a reasonable time and may need to confirm your identity first. If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you may also complain to your local data protection authority.
Security
The Site is served over an encrypted connection (HTTPS), and passwords are stored in encrypted form. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we work to protect your information.
Children
The Site is written for adult authors and is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has given us information, contact us and we will delete it.
Links to other websites
Our articles link to other websites. Their privacy practices are their own, so please read their policies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as the Site changes. We will change the "Last updated" date above, and important changes will be noted on the Site.
Contact us
Questions about this policy or your information? Reach us through our contact page.