Privacy Policy & Rights Statement
Poet Laureate & Contributor Rights
MyrtleBeachPoetry.com is a community-driven project dedicated to showcasing the creative voices of our region.
Contributors grant the City of Myrtle Beach a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish, promote, and display their submitted works, with proper attribution to the author.
Works created by the Myrtle Beach Poet Laureate remain the sole property of the author. Any use of Poet Laureate works by the City of Myrtle Beach is governed by a separate contractual agreement, ensuring full copyright protection for the author.
All work on this website is copyrighted and remains the intellectual property of its author. It may not be reproduced, distributed, or republished in any form without explicit permission from the author.
For any questions about contributor rights, please contact us.
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Dec. 1, 2024
Welcome to the Myrtle Beach Public Poetry Project website (the “Site”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.
Information We Collect
- Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us, submit a poem, or interact with our Site, such as your name, email address, and any other details you provide.
- Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-identifiable information about your interaction with the Site, such as IP addresses, browser type, pages viewed, and time spent on the Site, through cookies or other tracking technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Process and respond to your submissions, inquiries, or requests.
- Improve the functionality and user experience of the Site.
- Communicate with you about updates, events, or projects related to the Myrtle Beach Public Poetry Project.
- Ensure the security and functionality of the Site.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except in the following cases:
- When required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
- With trusted service providers who assist in operating our Site and conducting our business, subject to confidentiality agreements.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, this may affect your ability to access certain features of the Site.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal information.
- Opt out of receiving communications from us.
To exercise these rights, please contact us through our Contact Us page.
Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on this page with the effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us via our Contact Us page.
By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.