Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Welcome to Macabre Poet Society (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with our website.
By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy - the basics
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
Information you voluntarily provide, including:
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Name
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Email address
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Contact information
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Messages submitted through contact forms
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Newsletter subscription details
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Pages visited
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Time spent on the site
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Referring websites
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Cookies and analytics data
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
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Improve website performance and user experience
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Respond to inquiries or messages
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Send newsletters or updates (if subscribed)
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Analyze website traffic and engagement
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Maintain website security
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Detect spam, abuse, or unauthorized activity
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Cookies & Analytics
This website may use cookies and third-party analytics tools such as:
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Google Analytics
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Meta/Facebook Pixel
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Website performance tracking tools
Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website and improve functionality.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
4. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list, you may receive updates about:
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New poetry releases
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Blog posts
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Artwork
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Book launches
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Events or announcements
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in emails.
5. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, bookstores, or external services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to help protect your information. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
By using this site, you acknowledge and accept these risks.
7. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Intellectual Property
All poetry, artwork, written content, branding, and creative materials published on Macabre Poet Society are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws unless otherwise stated.
Content may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or republished without written permission.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
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Accessing your data
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Requesting corrections
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Requesting deletion
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Opting out of marketing communications
To request changes or removal of your information, contact us directly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your information, please contact:
Macabre Poet Society, info@thegrumpygenius.com