Privacy Policy 

Type of website: Magazine Publisher

Effective Date: 26 July 2026

LONG EARS Literary Magazine ("LONG EARS," "we," our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you when you visit our website. 

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

When you submit work or contact us, we may collect:

• Your name or pen name

• Email address

• Biography or author information you choose to provide

• Submission files and related materials

• Any information you voluntarily include in your correspondence

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use this information to:

• Review and evaluate submissions

• Communicate with contributors

• Maintain publication records

• Publish accepted works and any accompanying author information you provide

• Respond to inquiries

• Operate and improve the magazine

We do not sell or rent your personal information. 

STORAGE OF INFORMATION

Our website and submission process use Google services, including Google Sites, Google Forms, Google Drive, and Gmail. Information submitted through these services is stored and processed according to Google's applicable policies. 

We take reasonable steps to protect the information we collect, but no method of electronic storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. 

SHARING INFORMATION

We share submission materials only with editors involved with the editorial process, unless required by law. 

If your work is accepted for publication, we may publish your name, pen name, biography, and any other information you choose to make public as part of your publication. 

DATA RETENTION

We may retain submission records, correspondence, and publication records for administrative, archival, and historical purposes, including maintaining records of previously published works. 

ADULTS ONLY

LONG EARS accepts submissions only from individuals who are at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that information has been someone under 18, we will make reasonable efforts to delete it. 

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Our website and submissions process rely on third-party services provided by Google. Your use of those services may also be governed by Google's own privacy policies and terms.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes become effective when posted on this website.

CONTACT

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to request correction or deletion of your personal information, please contact us at the email address listed on our website.