Privacy Policy

Last updated: [March 12, 2026]

Portage Press (“Portage,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting our website or submitting work for consideration.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide Directly

You may provide personal information when you:

• submit a manuscript or contest entry

• contact us through forms or email

• subscribe to our mailing list

• make a purchase

This information may include:

• name

• email address

• mailing address

• author biography

• submitted manuscripts or other creative work

• payment information (processed by third-party providers)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may collect certain technical information automatically, such as:

• IP address

• browser type

• pages visited

• referring website

• approximate geographic location

This information helps us understand how visitors use our site.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• process contest submissions and manuscript entries

• communicate with authors and readers

• administer contests and select winners

• send newsletters or updates (if you subscribe)

• improve our website and editorial programs

• process purchases or payments

We will never sell your personal information.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send occasional updates about:

• new publications

• contests

• essays and articles

• events or announcements

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in our emails.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to operate parts of our website, including:

• payment processors

• submission platforms

• website analytics tools

• email newsletter services

These services may collect limited information necessary to perform their functions.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and contests are intended for adults and writers over the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Your Rights

You may request that we:

• update your information

• remove your personal data from our records

• unsubscribe you from communications

Requests may be sent to:

editorial@portagepress.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Contact

Questions regarding this policy may be directed to:

hello@portagepress.com

Terms of Use

Last updated: [March, 12 2026]

These Terms of Use govern your use of the Portage website and participation in our programs, including contests and submissions.

By accessing this website, you agree to these terms.

Website Use

The content published on this website, including essays, articles, images, and design elements, is the property of Portage Press or its contributors unless otherwise noted.

You may:

• read and share links to our content

• quote brief excerpts with proper attribution

You may not reproduce or republish full works without permission.

Submissions and Contests

By submitting work to Portage:

• you confirm that the work is your original creation

• you confirm that you hold the rights necessary to submit the work

• you grant Portage permission to review and consider the work for publication

Submission does not guarantee publication.

Contest rules and guidelines are described on the relevant contest pages.

Publication Rights

If your work is selected for publication, publication rights and terms will be outlined in a separate agreement between the author and Portage.

Unless otherwise agreed, authors retain copyright to their work.

Payments and Fees

Some submissions or contests may require an entry or reading fee. These fees help support the editorial work involved in reviewing submissions.

Fees are generally non-refundable unless otherwise stated.

External Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. Portage is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.

Limitation of Liability

Portage provides this website and its content on an “as-is” basis. We make no guarantees regarding uninterrupted access or the accuracy of all information presented.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any updated terms.

Contact

Questions regarding these terms may be directed to:

hello@portagepress.com