Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Introduction

Welcome to EveryPoem (https://www.everypoem.org). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We collect limited information to improve your experience on our site:

  • Usage Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, referring websites, and general geographic location. This data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify you personally.
  • Cookies: Our website uses cookies primarily for analytics purposes and to remember your preferences (such as dark mode settings). These cookies do not contain personal information.
  • Log Data: Our web servers automatically collect standard log information including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is used for security and performance purposes.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

  • Understand how visitors use our website and improve our content
  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activity on the site
  • Maintain the security and integrity of our website
  • Remember your preferences for a better browsing experience

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data about your visit. This information is transmitted to and stored by Google on its servers. Google may use this data to contextualize and personalize ads within its own advertising network. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to external websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics default retention settings. We do not store any personally identifiable information on our servers.

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Our poetry content is suitable for all ages.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete your information. Since we collect only anonymous analytics data, there is generally no personal data associated with your visit. If you have questions about your data, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us through our website.