Privacy Policy

Ink & Oak is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website. By visiting our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Effective: June 3, 2025

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information
When you voluntarily submit information through our contact forms, newsletter sign-up, or literary submissions, we may collect:

Name
Email address
Social media handles (if submitted)
Biographical details (as part of submissions)

b. Non-Personal Information
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Pages visited
Time spent on the Site
Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to inquiries and submissions
Send newsletters and updates (if subscribed)
Manage editorial communication
Improve our website and user experience

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following situations:

With service providers (e.g., email platforms, analytics tools) who help operate our website
To comply with legal obligations
To protect our rights or the safety of others

4. Data Secutiry

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some parts of our website may not function properly.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

7. Children's Privacy

Ink & Oak does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.