Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

9talks is an independent publishing platform that allows writers to share content with readers. 9talks is not a legally registered or incorporated entity — it is operated as an independent publishing platform by its creator(s). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information on our platform.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect or Store

We are committed to minimal data practices:

• We do not store personal data of writers or readers
• We do not sell, rent, trade, or share any personal information with third parties
• We do not use tracking cookies for advertising or profiling purposes
• We do not maintain user accounts with stored credentials

3. Email Subscriptions

9talks offers an optional email subscription service. Here's how it works:

• What we collect: Your email address, provided voluntarily when you subscribe.
• How we use it: Solely to deliver new content notifications or updates from 9talks.
• How we store it: Email addresses are processed through our email service provider solely for delivery purposes. We do not maintain a separate database of subscriber emails.
• We do not: Sell, share, or use your email for any purpose other than sending the content you subscribed to.
• Unsubscribe: You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email, or by contacting us directly.

4. Writers and Content

• Writers publish content on 9talks at their own discretion.
• We do not require writers to provide government ID, real names, or extensive personal information to publish.
• Any contact information shared by writers (e.g., in bylines or author bios) is displayed publicly at the writer's choice.

5. Third-Party Services

9talks may use essential third-party services for:

• Website hosting
• Email delivery (for subscriptions only)

These services may process minimal technical data (e.g., IP addresses for security) as required for functionality. We select providers who respect privacy, but we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

6. Your Rights

Since we intentionally minimize data collection:

• There is typically no personal data to access, correct, or delete.
• For email subscribers: You may request removal from our subscription list at any time.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

8. Contact

For privacy-related questions or to unsubscribe, reach out to us at team@9talks.com