Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 30, 2026
Welcome to dougweller.net, home of the Six Word Wonder. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, submit entries to contests, sign up for newsletters, or interact with our content.
Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Name and email address when you submit a Six Word Wonder entry or sign up for updates.
- Contest entries (your six-word stories or other short fiction).
- Any comments, contact form messages, or newsletter subscriptions.
We also automatically collect technical data via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This helps us improve user experience and understand how visitors engage with short writing content.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Run the Six Word Wonder contest and feature winning or shortlisted entries (with your permission).
- Send occasional newsletters or updates about new prompts, contests, or writing tips.
- Improve our site and content based on analytics.
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only with trusted service providers (such as email platforms for newsletters or hosting services) who help us operate the site. These partners are contractually obligated to protect your data.
If you win or are shortlisted in a contest, we may publicly display your name and entry on dougweller.net unless you request otherwise.
Your Rights & Choices
You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us. EU/UK visitors have additional GDPR rights (including the right to be forgotten). California residents have rights under CCPA/CPRA.
You may unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link in every message. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.
Data Security & Retention
We use reasonable security measures to protect your information. We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the new version with a new “Last updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact Doug Weller at contact@dougweller.net.