Privacy Policy
Effective date: December 10, 2025
Prism Writing LLC ("we", "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices. We are committed to transparency and operate in compliance with U.S. federal law and Arizona state law. We are based in Pima County, Arizona.
About Our Service
Prism Writing provides free educational content, research articles, and an interactive Knowledge Graph. Most of our content is accessible without creating an account or providing personal information.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Comments and Feedback: When you submit comments on the Knowledge Graph, you may optionally provide a name/alias and email address. Comments are public; email addresses are not displayed publicly.
- Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your name, email, and any optional profile details you provide.
- Contact Form: When you contact us, we collect your name, email, and message content.
- Donations: Donations are processed through third-party platforms (GoFundMe, Buy Me a Coffee). We do not directly collect or store payment information.
Information Collected Automatically
- IP Address: We collect IP addresses to prevent abuse, track upvotes/comments (one per IP), and for security purposes.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and interactions with the Knowledge Graph.
- Technical Data: Browser type, device information, and basic diagnostics to improve site performance.
- Cookies: Essential cookies for authentication and session management only. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
How We Use Information
- Provide the Service: Display your comments, process upvotes, and deliver content.
- Communication: Respond to inquiries and send notifications when users engage with your comments (if you provided an email).
- Security: Prevent abuse, spam, and fraudulent activity. Enforce our Terms of Service.
- Improvement: Understand how users interact with our content to improve the experience.
- Legal Compliance: Meet our legal obligations under applicable law.
What We Don't Do
- We do not sell your personal information. Ever.
- We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
- We do not share your information with advertisers.
- We do not create profiles for targeted advertising.
Information Sharing
We only share information in limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Hosting (Vercel), database (Neon), and email services, under strict confidentiality obligations.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect rights, property, or safety.
- Public Content: Comments you post are publicly visible with your chosen display name.
Data Retention
- Comments and Upvotes: Retained as long as the content remains on the site, or until you request removal.
- Account Data: Retained until you delete your account.
- Security Logs: IP addresses and access logs are retained for a limited period (typically 90 days) for security purposes.
- Contact Messages: Retained as long as necessary to respond and for our records.
Your Rights and Choices
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can update your account information or request corrections.
- Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and personal data by contacting us. Some data may be retained as required by law.
- Comment Removal: You can request removal of comments you've posted.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of non-essential communications.
Cookies
We use only essential cookies necessary for:
- Authentication and session management
- Security and fraud prevention
- Remembering your preferences
We do not use third-party analytics, advertising cookies, or cross-site tracking.
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- HTTPS encryption for all connections
- Secure database hosting with encryption at rest
- Regular security reviews
- Limited access to personal data
No system is completely secure. If we discover a security breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you as required by Arizona law (A.R.S. § 44-7501) and applicable federal law.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites, including donation platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be indicated by updating the effective date above. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests:
Email: Ariel@prismwriting.com
Phone: (520) 591-9667
Location: Prism Writing LLC, Tucson, Arizona (Pima County)
Arizona-Specific Disclosures
As an Arizona-based company, we comply with Arizona's data breach notification law (A.R.S. § 44-7501). If a security incident occurs that may have compromised your personal information, we will notify you in accordance with applicable law.
This Privacy Policy is provided for your information. For specific legal questions, please consult qualified legal counsel.
