Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 3, 2026

PoetryAbout.com ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect and how we use it.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect:

  • email address (for submissions or contact)
  • IP address (for security and moderation)
  • website analytics (anonymous usage data)
  • cookies (to keep you logged in and support ads)

If users submit poetry, we may store submission content and submission date.

We do not sell personal identifying data.

2. Cookies & Advertising (Google AdSense)

We use cookies for:

  • functionality (site features)
  • analytics
  • personalized advertising

Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to this or other websites.

Users can learn more and opt-out of personalized ads here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

3. Data Use

Data may be used for:

  • displaying the website
  • preventing abuse / spam
  • analytics & improvement
  • advertising compliance
  • legal obligations (ex: copyright disputes)

4. GDPR & International Users

If you are in the EU or EEA, you may:

  • request data deletion
  • request access to stored data

Contact: admin@poetryabout.com

We will comply where legally required.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect data. However, no system is 100% secure.

6. Children

This website is not intended for children under 13. If a child submitted personal information, contact us and we will remove it.

7. Content Deletion

Users may request removal of their poems or account data by emailing us.

8. Changes to Policy

We may update this policy. Continued use of the Website means acceptance.

9. Contact

Questions?

admin@poetryabout.com