Something Novel This Way (“we,” “us,” “the site”) respects your privacy. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices.

Information we collect

• Newsletter signups: your email address, used solely to send you updates from Something Novel This Way. You can unsubscribe at any time.

• Submission forms (Margins, Spotlights): when you submit an excerpt, book details, or payment information, we collect what you provide including your name, email, book title/author, excerpt text, and, for paid submissions, payment details processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your full payment card information ourselves.

• Contact form: your name, email, and message, used only to respond to your inquiry.

• Site analytics: we use Shareables’ built-in analytics to understand how visitors use the site (e.g., which pages are viewed, which items are clicked). This data is aggregate and not tied to your personal identity.

How we use your information

• To review, approve, and publish submissions

• To process payments for paid tiers

• To respond to inquiries sent through our contact form

• To send newsletter updates, if you’ve subscribed

• To understand site usage and improve the experience

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Third-party services

We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy practices:

• Tally (form collection)

• Airtable (data storage)

• Shareables (website hosting and analytics)

• Stripe (payment processing)

We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies for details on how they handle data.

Affiliate links

Buy/Read links on this site may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This does not affect which excerpts are approved or featured, and does not cost you anything extra.

Cookies

This site may use cookies or similar technologies through our hosting and analytics providers to understand site usage. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Data retention

We retain submission data for as long as needed to operate the site (e.g., displaying approved content, maintaining records of paid transactions). You can request removal of your submitted content or personal information by contacting us.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To make a request, contact us at [email protected].

Children’s privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach us at [email protected] or through our Contact page.