Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how topcorexy.top (the “Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit or interact with our blog. topcorexy.top is a fiction writing blog — we publish articles, tutorials, and resources for writers. We do not sell physical products, process payments, or host user accounts for purchases.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

a) Information you provide voluntarily

• Contact form: When you send us a message via the contact form, we receive your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this only to respond to your inquiry.
• Comments: If you leave a comment on a blog post, we collect your name (or pseudonym), email address, and the comment text. Your email is kept private and not publicly displayed; your name and comment are visible to other visitors.

b) Information collected automatically

• Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and device identifiers to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and serve ads. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
• Analytics data: We use Google Analytics (or similar analytics services) to understand how visitors use the Site. This includes pages visited, time on site, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location (country/city level). This data is aggregated and anonymized where possible.
• Log files: Our servers automatically record information such as your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and operating system.

2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for several purposes:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functions (e.g., remembering your comment preferences).
• Analytics cookies: Help us count visits and traffic sources so we can improve our content.
• Advertising cookies: Used by third-party ad networks (including Google AdSense) to deliver relevant ads, limit the number of times you see an ad, and measure ad effectiveness.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit allaboutcookies.org.

3. Third-Party Advertising & Personalized Ads

Specifically:

• Google and its partners use cookies to show you ads based on your browsing history and interests.
• You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You can opt out of interest-based ads from many ad networks through the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out tool (aboutads.info) or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
• Even if you opt out of personalized ads, you may still see non-personalized (contextual) ads based on the content of the page.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites. We have no control over the cookies used by these ad networks. We encourage you to review their privacy policies directly.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain the blog (publish articles, moderate comments).
• To respond to your inquiries submitted via the contact form.
• To analyze site traffic and improve content quality.
• To display advertisements and measure their performance.
• To comply with legal obligations (e.g., respond to lawful requests).

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for any purpose other than those described in this policy.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

• Service providers: Trusted third parties who help us run the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery). They are contractually bound to protect your data.
• Advertising partners: Ad networks (like Google AdSense) that serve ads on our Site. They may collect data via their own cookies as described in Section 3.
• Legal authorities: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights or the safety of others.

6. Comments & Contact Forms

Comments: When you leave a comment, your name and comment are publicly visible. Your email address is stored but never publicly displayed. We reserve the right to moderate or delete comments that are spam, offensive, or off-topic.

Contact form: Messages sent via the contact form are kept confidential and used solely to respond to your request. We do not add you to any mailing list unless you explicitly opt in.

We do not offer user accounts, registration, or purchase functionality on this blog.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

• Comment data is retained indefinitely (unless you request deletion).
• Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months after the last correspondence.
• Analytics data is retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default).

You may request deletion of your comment or contact form data by emailing us at the address below.

8. Your Rights (GDPR & Similar Laws)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other regions with similar data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
• Right to restrict processing: Limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests (including analytics and advertising).

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. We may ask for proof of identity before processing your request.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our blog is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

10. Third-Party Links

Our articles may contain links to external websites (e.g., writing resources, tools). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Material changes will be notified via a prominent notice on the Site.

12. Contact Information