Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 7, 2025At The Alexander Review, we respect the privacy of our readers, contributors, and visitors. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices.
Who We Are (Data Controller)
The Alexander Review (U.S.-based) controls and processes the personal data described here. Contact: thealexanderreview@outlook.com
Information We Collect
Voluntary information: When you submit work, join our mailing list, purchase or donate, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, mailing address (if provided), and any details you choose to share.
Automatic data: We may collect device/browser info, pages viewed, referrers, and approximate location for analytics and site performance.
Payments: Payments/donations are processed by third parties (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store full card details. We may receive limited transaction metadata (amount, time, last4, status) for records.
From third parties: If you interact with embeds (e.g., video, social), or submission platforms (e.g., Submittable), those services may send us information consistent with their policies.
How We Use Your Information
To review and respond to submissions.To communicate about publications, calls for submissions, events, and updates (opt out anytime).To process payments/orders and provide support.To maintain, secure, and improve the website and services.To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.
Legal Bases (EEA/UK)
Where GDPR/UK GDPR applies, we rely on: consent (newsletters, non-essential cookies), contract (processing submissions/orders), legitimate interests (site security, basic analytics), and legal obligation (records, compliance).
Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use cookies/local storage for site operation, preferences, and analytics.
Types include:
Strictly necessary (security, core features)
Performance/analytics (page views, referrers)
Functional (saved preferences)
You can control cookies in your browser; disabling some may affect functionality. Where required, we display a cookie banner and obtain consent for non-essential cookies. Third-party tools may set their own cookies under their policies.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with service providers who help us operate (e.g., hosting like Webflow, submission management like Submittable, analytics, email, payments), under confidentiality commitments, or where required by law, to protect rights/safety, or in connection with an organizational transfer.
International Transfers
We are located in the United States. If you access the site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. and other countries that may have different data-protection laws. We use reasonable safeguards (e.g., SCCs where applicable with vendors).
Your Choices
Emails: Unsubscribe via the link in our emails or contact us.
Cookies: Adjust browser settings or, where offered, use our cookie banner controls.
Submissions: You may request withdrawal/deletion of personal data associated with a submission (subject to archival/legal needs).
Your RightsEEA/UK: Access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, and objection (including to direct marketing); withdraw consent at any time (does not affect prior processing).
California (CCPA/CPRA): Right to know/access, delete, correct, and opt out of “sale”/“sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising. We do not sell personal information as defined by CCPA/CPRA. If we enable targeted advertising, you may opt out by contacting us. We will not discriminate for exercising your rights.
To exercise rights, email thealexanderreview@outlook.comWe may request information to verify your identity and, where permitted, respond within the required timeframe. Authorized agents may submit requests with proof of authorization.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us to delete it.
Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes in this policy (e.g., submissions workflow, legal/accounting obligations, security). Submission files and related correspondence may be stored for archival/editorial records unless deletion is requested and not legally required to retain.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data; however, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer “Do Not Track.” We do not currently respond to DNT signals.
Links to Other Sites
Our site may link to third-party sites. Their practices are governed by their policies; we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” will reflect the latest version. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact
Questions, requests, or complaints: thealexanderreview@outlook.com
If you are located in the EEA/UK, you may have additional rights under applicable law. Please contact thealexanderreview@outlook.com to exercise any rights or raise a concern; we encourage you to contact us first so we can address it quickly and directly.
