Privacy Policy
We at damnwritersblock.com (Damn Writer’s Block, DWB) acknowledge the importance of your privacy. In order to provide a safe browsing experience, this notice has been provided to explain the use of our online information practices and how it pertains to your personal information.
INFORMATION COLLECTED ON WEBSITE VISITORS
Like most websites, DWB keeps detailed logs of site usage and traffic. This non-personal information is logged to various web traffic analyzers and is also used to aggregate marketing information to our clients. The data tracked includes IP address, browser type, country of origin and pages requested. Additional session information (cookies) may be stored due to your usage of the commenting system. Any cookies stored may be removed if you choose to through your browser settings until you revisit the site. You may also visit the site with cookies disabled, but please note that some of the site’s functionality may become limited in result. No information is stored from the Facebook like, share and email [to friend] links found on each article page.
DWB does not use the non-personal information to identify its visitors individually, however, and does not disclose such information, other than under the same circumstances that it uses and discloses personally-identifying information, as described below.
WHAT INFORMATION MAY BE SHARED
DWB uses various third-party services to serve ads when you visit our website. The services provided by these third-party vendors and advertisers may collect the aforementioned non-personal information to target relevant advertising within the site. Other third-party services where information may be shared also include sponsors and/or affiliates assisting with promotions and sponsorships.
Some of our advertisers, sponsors and affiliates may be located outside of your home country. By continuing to use this website, you consent to the transfer of such information to these third-parties.
On occasion, DWB may hold contests and giveaways which require user information. Participants of these contests and giveaways may be asked to provide their email address to verify participation. Winners of these contests and giveaways may be asked to provide their name and address to send prizes. This user information is only requested if said user chooses to participate and enter said contests and giveaways.
COMMENTING SYSTEM
With the use of the Livefyre commenting system, users may be required to create an account to participate as a commenter on the site. The information that is required from Livefyre includes username, email address and password. You may also create an account or login with one of your social networking accounts from either Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google or OpenID.
The commenter’s information and comments are stored within our site’s database and Livefyre’s member system. This information is not shared with any third-party affiliate or individual, unless there is the necessity for legal recourse as described in the section labeled, LEGAL DISCLOSURE.
PROTECTING YOUR INFORMATION
Damn Writer’s Block discloses any potential personal-identifying information only to those of its employees, contractors and affiliates that (i) need to know that information in order to process it on DWB’s behalf and provide the service available on our website, and (ii) that have agreed not to disclose it to any other parties or any individual.
LEGAL DISCLOSURE
In the case of serious legal situations, Damn Writer’s Block reserves the right to reveal information if pursuant to a valid subpoena or court order.
If there are any comments found within the site regarding illegal activities, situations involving intent of malice and/or threats to one’s physical safety, violations of DWB’s Terms of Use, or as otherwise required by law, DWB reserves the right to use or share information for investigation, prevention, or if there is a need to take legal action.
PRIVACY POLICY UPDATES
DWB may make updates to our Privacy Policy on occasion, and in DWB’s sole discretion. We encourage visitors to frequently check this page for any changes made. Your continued use of this site after any updates made constitutes your acceptance of such change.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or comments regarding our Privacy Policy.