Privacy Policy
Effective October 27, 2026
The short version: we collect as little as we can. The questions you ask are stored without your name, email, or account code, so we can see what writers are asking without knowing who asked. We never see your card number. We don't sell your information.
This policy covers thewritersprecinct.com and our four tools: The Precinct, The ER, The Armory, and The Gavel.
What we collect
- Your email, and your name if you give it, when you enter a giveaway, request a toolkit, or subscribe.
- Payment details are handled by Stripe. We see your name, email, and what you bought, but never your full card number.
- The questions you ask. We store each question with the tool, the options you picked, whether you were on a free or paid plan, and the question number. We do not store your name, email, or access code with your questions.
- A free question counter. To limit free questions, we keep a scrambled code made from your internet connection and browser type. It is deleted automatically after 24 hours.
- Your access code is saved in your own browser so you don't have to re-enter it.
- Website analytics. We use Google Analytics and, on some pages, Microsoft Clarity and the Meta Pixel to understand how visitors use the site and how our ads perform. These tools can collect information such as pages visited, clicks, device type, and general location. We don't give them your name or email.
How your questions are answered
To answer a question, we send it to our AI provider, Anthropic, which processes it under its own policies to generate the answer. We do not send your name, email, or access code with it.
How we use information
- to answer your questions and run the service
- to send you what you asked for, like a toolkit, a discount code, or giveaway news
- to manage subscriptions and support
- to see which topics and tools writers use most, so we can improve them
- to keep the service safe and stop abuse
What we don't do
We don't sell your personal information. We don't link the questions you ask to your name or email.
Who we share with
We share information only with the services that help us run The Writers Precinct, such as Stripe (payments), Anthropic (AI answers), Netlify (hosting), Google (analytics and spreadsheets), and our email provider. We may also share information if the law requires it, such as in response to a valid subpoena or court order, or if we believe in good faith that someone's life or safety is in danger.
How long we keep it
We keep email addresses until you ask us to remove them or unsubscribe. Anonymous question records are kept to improve the tools. Payment records are kept as long as tax and accounting rules require.
Your choices
You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link in the email or by contacting us. You can ask us to see or delete the personal information we have about you by emailing us.
Age
The Writers Precinct is for adults 18 and older. We don't knowingly collect information from anyone under 18.
Changes
If we change this policy, we will update the date at the top of this page.
Contact
Privacy questions or requests: jeff@asktheprecinct.com.