Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Welcome to Talking Leaves Fiction (“TLF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy, together with our Terms of Use, explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information when you visit or use our website, services, story submissions, newsletters, and related features available through tlfiction.com (the “Website”).

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide Directly

You may voluntarily provide information when you:

Submit stories or manuscripts;
Subscribe to our newsletters or communications;
Contact us through forms or email;
Participate in writing contests, surveys; or
Otherwise interact with TLF.

This information may include:

Name or pen name;
Email address;
Biography or author profile;
Social media links;
Story submissions and related materials;
Messages or correspondence.

You are responsible for ensuring that the information you provide is accurate and that you have the right to share any information submitted to us.

2. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address;
Browser type and versions;
Device information;
Operating system;
Referring URLs;
Pages viewed;
Session and interaction information; and
Cookie identifiers and similar technical information.

How We Use Your Information

We may collect, use, and process information to:

Operate, maintain, and improve the Website;
Review and manage story submissions;
Communicate with writers and readers;
Send newsletters and updates;
Improve site performance and user experience;
Analyze traffic and engagement trends;
Detect and prevent fraud, spam, security incidents, or misuse;
Comply with legal obligations; and
Protect the rights, property, and safety of TLF, our users, or others.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Use of Cookies

TLF may use cookies and third-party analytics services, such as:

Google Analytics;
Google AdSense;
Google Ads; and
Other service providers that assist in operating and improving the Website.

These tools help us understand how visitors use the Website, support Website functionality, improve performance, and measure the effectiveness of our communications and advertising.

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent tools and may also disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or availability of some Website features.

For additional information about our use of cookies and your choices, please see our Cookie Notice.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or communications, we may send:

Editorial updates;
Submission announcements;
Publication news and updates;
Promotional content related to TLF.

We send commercial electronic messages in accordance with applicable Canadian anti-spam laws, including Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in emails.

Writer Submissions

When writers submit stories or manuscripts to TLF:

Submission materials are used solely for editorial review, publication consideration, communication, and related administrative purposes;
We may retain submissions and correspondence for internal records;
Submission content is handled in accordance with our applicable Writer Submission & Publishing Agreement between TLF and the writer; and
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information contained in submission materials.

Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information within manuscripts or author bios unless necessary.

Disclosure of Information

We may disclose information to:

Service providers that help operate, host, maintain, secure, or analyze the Website;
Professional advisers, such as legal, accounting, or insurance providers;
Comply with applicable laws, legal processes, or regulatory requirements;
Detect, investigate, or prevent fraud, security incidents, or policy violations;
Protect the rights, property, or safety of TLF, our users, or others; and
Facilitate a potential merger, acquisition, investment, sale of assets, or other business transition.

We require service providers to access and use information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services, including social media platforms and embedded content.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those services separately.

Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no online platform or electronic transmission method can be guaranteed completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

The Website is intended for users who are at least 13 years old.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take steps to remove that information.

International Users

TLF operates from Ontario, Canada. If you access the Website from outside Canada, your information may be transferred to and processed in Canada or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

By using the Website, you acknowledge and consent to such transfers.

Your Rights and Choices

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

Access your personal information;
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information;
Request deletion of your personal information, where applicable;
Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information;
Unsubscribe from communications; and
Request information about how your personal information is collected, used, or disclosed.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices, services, technologies, or legal requirements.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or TLF’s privacy practices, please contact us:

Talking Leaves Fiction
Email: contact@tlfiction.com
Website: tlfiction.com