Policies

Privacy Policy

What we collect, why we collect it, and your choices.

Draft · version 2026-10-draft. Initial draft for owner and legal review. This document is not final and may change before launch.

What we collect

  • Account details: email address and sign-in information (including Google sign-in if you choose it).
  • Forms you send: author spotlight requests (name, email, title, genre) and article requests (name, email, optional story note).
  • Member records: saved opportunities, private notes, submission statuses, event registrations, pitches, membership and refund requests.

Why we use it

To run your account, review editorial requests, provide member features, administer membership and respond to support requests. Editorial requests are not used for marketing unless you separately agree.

Who can see it

Private records are visible only to you and to authorised Fourth Group & Co staff where needed to provide the service. Pitches you choose to list publicly are visible to everyone. We do not sell personal data.

Cookies and analytics

We use only the browser storage needed to keep you signed in and remember that you have seen a popup. See the Cookie Policy.

Your rights

You can ask to see, correct or delete your information by emailing our support team. Deleting your account removes your private records, subject to records we must keep by law.

Questions? Email support@fourthgroup.co.