Everything below is set out in tables so you can find the line you came for without reading the rest. Two sentences of context first: we run a reading site, we collect as little as the law and the servers allow, and advertising pays for it.
What we hold
| Category | What it includes | Why we keep it |
|---|---|---|
| Comments | Display name, email address, the text you submit | So a conversation still makes sense to the next reader |
| Request data | IP address, browser and device, referring page, pages opened, timestamps | Every server receives these; we use ours to see which books get finished |
| Browser storage | Text size, light or dark theme, reading position | So you resume where you stopped instead of starting the book again |
Advertising
Advertising inventory is filled by third-party networks, Google AdSense among them. Such networks place cookies of their own and rely on them to pick the advert you are shown, drawing on pages visited here and on other sites.
| Who | What they do | What you can do about it |
|---|---|---|
| Google and its partners | Ad selection, measurement, fraud prevention | Opt out at Google Ads Settings |
| Other participating vendors | The same, across many ad networks | Opt out in one step at aboutads.info |
| EEA, UK and Swiss readers | Non-essential cookies are held back | Nothing is set until you consent, and consent can be withdrawn at any time |
Who else receives it
| Recipient | What they can see |
|---|---|
| Hosting provider | Server logs and stored content |
| Analytics tools | Aggregated visit statistics |
| Advertising partners | Cookie identifiers and page context |
| Public authorities | Only what a valid legal order compels, and notice is given to you unless prohibited |
How long it stays
| Item | Retention |
|---|---|
| Comments | While the archive remains online |
| Emails you send us | Until the matter is closed |
| Server logs | A short rolling window, then discarded |
Children
The site is intended for readers aged 13 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone younger; report such an account and it is removed.
Your rights
Access, correction, erasure, restriction and objection are all available wherever you live. Write to [email protected] — no form, no fee, no waiting period.
Links and revisions
External sites are governed by their own policies once you follow a link. When this page changes, the date below changes; material changes are noted on the home page.
Last updated: 20 September 2026