Privacy Policy

Last updated: 04 February 2026
Effective date: 04 November 2024

This Privacy Policy explains how igla.press (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects     information when you visit or interact with our website: https://igla.press (the “Site”).
igla.press is an independent, non-commercial literary and cultural project administered from the United States.   If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site.   

1. What information we collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate the Site and communicate with contributors and readers.   

Information you provide voluntarily

When you contact us or submit materials through the Site, we may collect:   

• your name
• your email address
• the content of your message
• files you choose to upload (e.g. literary or artistic works)

Submission of this information is entirely voluntary.   

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, limited technical data may be collected automatically, including:   

• IP address (in anonymized form)
• browser type and device information
• basic usage data via analytics tools

2. How we use your information

We use collected information only for the following purposes:   

• responding to messages and inquiries
• communicating with authors and contributors
• reviewing, editing, and publishing submitted works
• maintaining and improving the Site

We do not:   

• sell personal data
• rent or trade personal data
• use personal data for advertising or marketing profiling

3. Authors and anonymity

Authors may choose to:   

• publish under their real name
• publish under a pseudonym
• publish anonymously

We respect this choice and do not disclose an author’s identity beyond what the author has explicitly agreed to make public.   

4. Cookies and analytics

igla.press uses Google Analytics to better understand how the Site is used.     This involves the use of cookies and similar technologies that collect anonymous, aggregated statistics.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.     For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.   

5. File uploads and submitted works

If you upload files or submit creative works:   

• they are used only for editorial review and communication
• they are not shared with third parties for commercial purposes
• they may be stored securely for editorial and archival reasons

You may request deletion of submitted materials by contacting us.   

6. Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:   

• fulfill the purposes described in this Policy
• comply with applicable legal obligations

Anonymous and aggregated data that does not identify individuals may be stored indefinitely.   

7. Your rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:   

• access your personal data
• request correction or deletion of your data
• withdraw consent at any time

    To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@igla.press.   

8. Data security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information.     However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.   

9. Third-party services

The Site may include embedded content or links to third-party services (such as audio, video, or messaging platforms). These services are governed by their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.   

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.     Any changes will be published on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.   

Continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.   

11. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact: info@igla.press