Le Magasin Littéraire is committed to preserving the integrity of human creativity and literary craft. This Artificial Intelligence Policy establishes clear guidelines for the use of AI tools in content creation, submission, and publication on our platform.
Le Magasin Littéraire (“LML,” “we,” “us,” “our”) operates a literary publishing platform based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information when you access our website, subscribe to our services, submit content, or otherwise interact with the platform.
This policy applies to all users regardless of membership tier—from guests browsing the platform to Patron members and Active Contributors publishing work. By creating an account, subscribing to a membership, submitting content, or using the website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the practices described herein. If you do not agree, you must not use the platform.
Our platform exists to promote literary excellence while compensating writers fairly based on reader engagement. This mission requires limited data collection, including reading analytics necessary to calculate engagement scores and distribute compensation accurately and transparently. We recognize the sensitivity of this information and commit to handling it responsibly.
We comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) as our primary governing framework. Where applicable, we also adhere to international privacy regimes, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA).
When you create an account, we collect your email address, chosen display name or legal name, and a securely encrypted password. Optional profile information may include a biography, website, or social media links. Patron members may request a professional email address under the LML domain, which requires email forwarding configuration.
Payment information is processed exclusively by secure third-party payment processors such as Stripe or PayPal. LML does not store full payment card numbers. We retain limited billing details, transaction records, and payment history for accounting, refunds, and compliance purposes.
Contributors provide additional information required for publication, compensation, and legal compliance, including tax identification numbers, completed tax forms (such as W-9), payment method details, author bios, manuscripts, and publication history. Access to this information is strictly limited to authorized personnel.
We retain communications sent to us through support channels, surveys, submissions, comments, or community interactions to improve services, maintain records, and resolve disputes.
To support our engagement-based compensation model, we collect anonymized reading analytics, including content accessed, time spent reading, completion percentage, interactions (likes, comments, bookmarks, recommendations), and return readership behavior. These metrics are aggregated and used exclusively for compensation calculations and platform improvement.
Contributors receive access only to aggregated engagement metrics related to their work. Individual reader identities, behavior, or personal information are never disclosed to contributors.
We also collect standard technical data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, screen resolution, referral URLs, and approximate location at the city or regional level. This data supports analytics, performance optimization, fraud prevention, and security monitoring.
Cookies and similar technologies are used for essential site functionality, authentication, preferences, and analytics. Our Cookie Policy—managed via the Complianz consent framework and accessible from the website footer—details the types of cookies used and how preferences may be managed. Cookie preferences may be modified at any time through the cookie settings interface accessible via the website footer. Essential cookies required for core functionality cannot be disabled.
We process personal information for the following purposes:
This includes meeting tax reporting obligations for contributors who meet applicable minimum reporting thresholds (for example, $600 USD in the United States). All earnings remain taxable regardless of whether a reporting threshold is reached or a tax slip is issued.
We disclose personal information only as necessary to operate the platform, comply with legal obligations, or protect legitimate interests.
We share limited information with trusted service providers, including payment processors (Stripe, PayPal), email delivery services, hosting providers, analytics tools, and community platforms where applicable. All providers operate under contractual obligations to safeguard data and use it solely for authorized purposes.
We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or valid governmental request, or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, or integrity of LML, its users, or the public.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring, personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. Users will be notified of material changes affecting data handling.
We do not sell personal information. We do not share reading behavior with advertisers or data brokers. We do not disclose individual reader identities to contributors. Payment information remains exclusively within the secure systems of our payment processors.
We implement technical and organizational safeguards, including encrypted data transmission, secure credential storage, access controls, audit logging, and continuous monitoring. Payment data is handled exclusively by PCI-DSS compliant processors. While no system can guarantee absolute security, we commit to prompt notification and remediation in the event of a data breach.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Account data is retained while accounts remain active. Payment and tax records are retained for seven years in accordance with regulatory requirements. Reading analytics may be retained in aggregated or anonymized form to support compensation integrity and platform analysis.
Upon account cancellation, personal account data is deleted within 90 days unless retention is required for published content, tax compliance, or legal proceedings.
LML operates from Canada, with data storage primarily in Canada or the United States. Users accessing the platform from other jurisdictions acknowledge and accept that international data transfers are necessary for service delivery. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy determinations.
Users have the right to access, correct, delete, or export their personal information, subject to legal retention requirements. Users may opt out of non-essential communications and manage cookie preferences. Requests for data portability or deletion may be submitted at any time.
Users in the EEA and UK benefit from rights under GDPR, including objection, restriction, and complaint to supervisory authorities. California residents are afforded rights under CCPA/CPRA. Canadian users may exercise rights under PIPEDA, including access and correction.
Privacy requests may be submitted to privacy@lemagasinlitteraire.com. Verification is required before fulfilling requests. We respond within 30 days, subject to extensions where permitted by law.
Publication involves public display of author information such as name or pen name, biography, and links. We do not knowingly process personal data of minors for any purpose. Unpublished submissions remain confidential and are deleted within 90 days of rejection unless otherwise requested.
Le Magasin Littéraire serves an adult audience and restricts membership to individuals 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data of minors. Accounts discovered to belong to minors are promptly removed.
Transactional and service-related emails are mandatory. Optional newsletters and promotional messages may be opted out of at any time.
Links to external websites are governed by their respective privacy policies. LML is not responsible for third-party data practices.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated in advance where required. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
For questions about this AI Policy:
Privacy Questions: privacy@lemagasinlitteraire.com
General Support Inquiries: support@lemagasinlitteraire.com
By creating an account, subscribing to a membership, submitting work for publication, or simply browsing Le Magasin Littéraire, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your information as described herein. If you do not agree with any aspect of this policy, please do not use our services.
We value the trust you place in us when sharing your information and commit to honoring that trust through transparent practices, robust security measures, respect for your privacy rights, and continuous improvement of our data protection efforts.