Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 4th, 2026

Last Updated: August 4th, 2026

Stories begin with trust, and so do the relationships we build here.

Whether you’re reading an article, joining the newsletter, submitting an inquiry, or sharing a manuscript you’ve spent years creating, you deserve to know how your information is handled. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, why it’s collected, and how it’s is used and protected.

While some of the language below is necessarily legal, the promise behind it is simple: your personal information and your creative work will always be treated with care, respect, and transparency.

Who We Are

Moon Moth Magic LLC (“Moon Moth Magic,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) provides developmental editing, beta reading, critique services, writing coaching, educational resources, and related creative services.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website, contact forms, newsletter, digital products, and services.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with Moon Moth Magic, we may collect two different kinds of information.

  1. Information You Choose to Provide

This may include:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Manuscripts

  • Writing samples

  • Project descriptions

  • Coaching notes

  • Messages you send through forms or email

  • Newsletter preferences

  • Information you voluntarily share during our work together

You are never required to provide more information than is necessary for the services you request.

2. Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • IP address

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the website

  • Referral sources

  • General website analytics

This information helps improve the website and understand how visitors use it.

How We Use Your Information

Information may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Provide editing and coaching services

  • Deliver purchased products or services

  • Send requested newsletters or updates

  • Process payments

  • Schedule appointments

  • Improve the website

  • Maintain business records

  • Meet legal or tax obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

Newsletter & Email Communications

If you subscribe to the Moon Moth Magic newsletter, your email address will be stored through our email service provider.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every newsletter or by contacting us directly.

We do not add people to our newsletter without their permission.

Payments

Payments are processed through trusted third-party payment processors.

Moon Moth Magic does not store your full credit card or banking information.

Please review the privacy policies of those payment providers for additional information about how your payment information is handled.

Third-Party Services

To operate the business, Moon Moth Magic may use trusted third-party providers, including services such as:

  • Squarespace (website hosting)

  • Google Forms and Google Workspace (inquiries and business operations)

  • Kit (email newsletter)

  • Square (payment processing)

  • Calendaring or scheduling platforms used for appointments

Each provider maintains its own privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies if you would like additional information about how they handle your data.

Manuscripts & Creative Work

If you submit a manuscript, writing sample, journal entry, or other creative work, you retain ownership of your intellectual property.

Materials you share are used solely for providing the services you request unless you provide separate written permission for another use.

Confidentiality is an important part of our work together, and reasonable steps are taken to protect the materials entrusted to Moon Moth Magic.

Artificial Intelligence

Moon Moth Magic respects the confidentiality of your creative work.

Client manuscripts, writing samples, or confidential project materials will not be uploaded to third-party artificial intelligence tools without your explicit written permission.

Administrative uses of technology (such as spelling assistance, scheduling tools, or internal business operations) may occur, but your creative work will not be used to train artificial intelligence systems through Moon Moth Magic.

Cookies & Analytics

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Remember preferences

  • Improve website performance

  • Understand visitor behavior

  • Measure website traffic

Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Data Retention

Information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide requested services

  • Maintain business records

  • Meet legal, accounting, or tax obligations

  • Resolve disputes

When information is no longer needed, reasonable efforts are made to securely delete or destroy it.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the ability to:

  • Request access to your information

  • Request corrections

  • Request deletion where permitted by law

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

Children’s Privacy

Moon Moth Magic is intended for adults and older teens working with appropriate parent or guardian involvement where applicable.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the website.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information, please contact us so it can be removed.

Changes to This Policy

As Moon Moth Magic grows, this Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

The most current version will always be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Moon Moth Magic LLC

Email: support@moon-moth-magic.com

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