This is a dull but necessary page: if you subscribe, answer a survey, or click about the place, some data is collected to run the paper. It is used to operate the publication, not to build a creepy little dossier for sale.

Privacy Policy

The Bard’s Knife respects your privacy, collects only what is reasonably necessary to operate the publication, and has no desire to become one more greasy little surveillance operation. This policy explains what information may be collected, how it may be used, and what choices you have.

1. Information collected

When you subscribe, purchase a subscription, fill out a survey, or otherwise interact with The Bard’s Knife through its publishing platform, certain information may be collected. This may include your name, email address, subscription status, payment-related records handled by the platform, survey responses, and other information you choose to provide.

The publication may also receive limited technical and usage information, such as whether emails were opened, links were clicked, pages were viewed, or subscription settings were changed. Some of this information may be collected by the platform automatically.

2. How information is used

Information may be used to operate the publication, deliver emails, process subscriptions, manage reader accounts, respond to messages, understand readership, improve the publication, conduct reader surveys, and communicate with subscribers about posts, subscription matters, or related updates.

Information may also be used to maintain the security and integrity of the publication and to detect misuse, abuse, fraud, or technical problems.

3. Payments

Payment information is generally processed and stored by the publishing platform or its payment processors, not directly by The Bard’s Knife. The publisher does not ordinarily receive your full payment card details.

4. Sharing of information

The Bard’s Knife does not sell your personal information to advertisers, data brokers, or other assorted vermin.

Information may be shared only as reasonably necessary with service providers or platform operators involved in running the publication, processing payments, sending emails, hosting content, or providing analytics and support. Information may also be disclosed if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or security of the publication, its readers, or others.

5. Email communications

If you subscribe, you may receive publication emails, administrative notices, subscription notices, renewal reminders, and similar communications. You may unsubscribe from editorial emails using the unsubscribe link in the message, though certain transactional or account-related messages may still be sent where necessary.

6. Surveys and reader submissions

If you respond to surveys, questionnaires, or other requests for input, the information you provide may be used to improve the publication, understand readers, or inform editorial or business decisions. If you submit stories, comments, or other materials, those submissions may be retained and reviewed. Unless clearly stated otherwise, submitting material does not guarantee publication.

If anonymous submissions are invited for editorial purposes, identifying details will not intentionally be published, though you should still exercise common sense and avoid sending more personal information than necessary.

7. Cookies and analytics

The platform or related service providers may use cookies, similar technologies, and analytics tools to understand readership, improve functionality, remember preferences, and measure performance. Your browser or device settings may allow you to limit certain tracking technologies, though some features may function less elegantly as a result.

8. Data retention

Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the publication, comply with legal or tax obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, or maintain records relevant to the business of the publication.

9. Your choices and rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or limitation of certain data. California residents in particular may have rights under applicable privacy law.

Requests may be submitted through the contact method listed on the publication or platform. Verification may be required before certain requests are fulfilled.

10. Third-party platforms and links

The Bard’s Knife operates through third-party services and may link to outside websites. Those third parties have their own policies and practices. This policy applies to The Bard’s Knife, not to every other digital alleyway you may wander into by clicking a link.

11. Children

The publication is not directed to children under 13, and personal information is not knowingly collected from them.

12. Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. If it is changed, the revised version will apply from the date it is posted unless otherwise stated.

13. Contact

Questions about this policy may be directed through the contact method listed on the publication or platform.