Privacy Policy

TheQuill.Pub is a publishing platform that verifies human-created content through keystroke telemetry. We're building the trust layer for the written word. For questions about this policy, contact us at hey@thequill.pub.

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Display name and username
• Profile information you choose to provide (bio, avatar)

Telemetry Data

Our unique Proof of Craft system collects metadata about your writing process to verify human authorship. This includes keystroke timing, session duration, and typing patterns. We do not collect the actual content you type.

For complete details, see our Telemetry Policy.

Usage Information

We automatically collect:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps)
• Device information (browser, operating system)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Content You Publish

Articles and other content you publish on the platform are publicly visible. Associated metadata (publication date, author info, Proof of Craft metrics) is also public.

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Verify human authorship of content through our telemetry system
• Communicate with you about your account and our services
• Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data based on:

• Contract performance: To provide our publishing services
• Legitimate interests: To improve our services and protect against fraud
• Consent: For optional communications and features
• Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information:

• Publicly: Content you publish and your public profile
• Service providers: Companies that help us operate (hosting, analytics)
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect rights
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger or acquisition

• Raw telemetry data: Deleted after 30 days
• Published content: Retained until you delete it
• Account information: Retained until account deletion
• Aggregated metrics: Retained permanently (anonymized)

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at hey@thequill.pub.

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to know what personal information is collected and sold
• Right to request deletion of personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights

We do not sell personal information.

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our service, analyze usage, and provide a better experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of our service.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age (16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.