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Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2026

Luminous Realms Magazine is published by Heart of Fyre Studios LLC (“we”, “us”). This policy explains what information we collect, why, and the choices you have.

Information we collect

  • Your account: your name, email address, and password (stored only in encrypted, hashed form). If you provide them, your phone number and mailing address.
  • Purchases: what you bought and when. Payments are handled by Stripe; your card details go directly to Stripe and never reach our servers.
  • Story submissions: your name, contact details, and the manuscript you send us.
  • Messages: anything you send through our contact form.

How we use it

We use your information to run your account, deliver what you purchase, review submissions, answer your messages, and improve the magazine. We do not sell your personal information.

Cookies

Essential cookies keep you signed in, remember your cart, support secure checkout, and remember your cookie choice. The site cannot work without them, so they are always on.

Analytics cookies are used only if you choose “Accept analytics”. They let us use Google Analytics to see which stories and pages are read, how visitors find us, and what kind of device they use. This information is sent to Google; see how Google uses data from sites that use its services. Your choice is remembered for 6 months, after which we will ask again. You can change it anytime with the Cookie settings link at the bottom of every page.

Spam protection

Our forms use Google reCAPTCHA to block spam. reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

How long we keep it

We keep account and purchase information while your account is open and afterward as long as tax and accounting laws require. We keep submissions and messages as long as needed to respond to them.

Your rights

You can ask to see, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you, or ask us to stop using it. Depending on where you live, you may also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority.

Children

Our stories are family-friendly, but accounts and purchases are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Contact us

Questions or requests about your privacy: editor@luminousrealms.com