Privacy Policy

Bottom Line:

We respect your privacy. We do not sell or rent your personal information. We only collect what is necessary to communicate with you and improve our website, and you are always in control of your data.

Purpose of this Policy

This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use and protect it, your rights, and how to contact us with questions.

Applicability

This policy applies to anyone who provides personal information to yawningfoxpress.com.

Information We Collect

  • Email Addresses and Names – provided voluntarily when you sign up for updates, contests, or calls for manuscripts.

  • Website Usage Data – collected through Squarespace Analytics and Google Analytics. This helps us understand how people use our site, such as which pages are visited and how long visitors stay. We do not receive or store your full IP address.

  • Manuscript Submissions – not currently collected. If this changes, we will update this policy.

Website Hosting & Services

Our site is hosted on Squarespace, which processes data on our behalf (such as form submissions, mailing list signups, and website analytics). For details, see Squarespace’s Privacy Policy.

If you sign up for our mailing list, your email address may be processed through Squarespace Email Campaigns for the purpose of sending you updates.

How We Use Your Information

  • To communicate with you about publications, contests, and calls for manuscripts.

  • To improve our website and services through anonymous usage analytics.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies through Squarespace and Google Analytics.

  • Necessary cookies – required for the website to function (cannot be turned off).

  • Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use the site (only set if you accept them).

  • Customization cookies – remember your preferences (only set if you accept them).

You can control cookies by selecting “Manage cookies” in the banner on our site, or by changing your browser settings.

How We Share Data

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We only disclose information if required by law or governmental request.

Data Retention

  • Email addresses are kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

  • Analytics data is stored by Squarespace and Google according to their retention policies.

Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., under GDPR or CCPA), you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correct or update your information.

  • Request deletion of your data.

  • Object to or limit how your data is processed.

  • Opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” or contacting us directly.

To exercise your rights, please email editor@yawningfoxpress.com.

How We Protect Your Data

We use technical and organizational safeguards, including:

  • Limiting access to personal data to only those who need it.

  • Using Squarespace’s built-in security measures (such as encryption and anti-spam tools).

  • Working with trusted providers who meet data security standards.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have done so, please contact us to request deletion.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted at www.yawningfoxpress.com/privacy-policy, and significant changes may be communicated directly by email.

Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your data, contact:

Amanda – editor@yawningfoxpress.com

Last updated: September 18, 2025