Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 8, 2026

Page & Parley ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you participate in our validation testing program and use our platform.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information: When you register for validation testing, we may collect:

• Name and email address
• Reading preferences and genre interests
• Writing experience and background (for writers)
• Feedback and survey responses

Manuscript Content: Writers who share manuscripts for feedback retain all rights to their work. We collect and store manuscript content solely for the purpose of facilitating feedback and validation testing.

Feedback Data: We collect structured feedback from readers, including survey responses, comments, and analytical insights about manuscripts.

Usage Information: We automatically collect information about your interaction with our platform, including pages visited, time spent, and features used.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Facilitate the validation testing process
• Match readers with appropriate manuscripts
• Provide feedback to writers
• Analyze and improve our platform
• Build our pre-publication intelligence data layer
• Communicate with you about the validation test and future opportunities
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Writers and Readers: Feedback from readers is shared with the corresponding writers. Writer identities are shared with assigned readers for the validation process.

Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data with publishers and industry partners. This data cannot be used to identify individual users or specific manuscripts.

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform, conducting validation testing, or servicing you.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights and safety.

Non-Disclosure Agreements: All readers reviewing manuscripts during validation testing are bound by NDAs to protect writer intellectual property and maintain confidentiality.

4. Manuscript and Intellectual Property Protection

We take manuscript protection seriously:

• Writers retain all rights to their submitted manuscripts
• Readers are bound by NDAs and prohibited from sharing or reproducing manuscript content
• Manuscripts are stored securely with encryption
• Access to manuscripts is limited to authorized readers assigned to provide feedback
• We do not claim any ownership rights to submitted manuscripts

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information and manuscripts, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Secure data storage with reputable service providers

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
• Complete validation testing and analysis
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Validation testing participants may request deletion of their personal information and manuscripts at any time by contacting us at support@pageandparley.com.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information and manuscripts
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw from validation testing at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@pageandparley.com.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on our platform. Your continued participation after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Page & Parley
Email: support@pageandparley.com

12. Validation Testing Specific Terms

During validation testing:

• Participation is voluntary and can be discontinued at any time
• All feedback and data collected is used to improve our platform
• Participants may be contacted for follow-up surveys or interviews
• Early participants may receive priority access to future features
• We may use anonymized feedback in case studies or marketing materials

By participating in Page & Parley's validation testing, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.

← Back to Home