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OUR POLICIES

Copyright Policy

At Persephone Literary Magazine, we deeply value the creative rights of our contributors. We believe that writers should retain ownership of their work, allowing them the freedom to share, distribute, and repurpose their creations as they see fit. As such, our copyright policy is designed to respect and protect the rights of our authors while ensuring the integrity of our publication.

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Submission Guidelines:

  1. Ownership: By submitting their work to Persephone Literary Magazine, authors affirm that they are the original creators of the submitted content and that they hold the necessary rights to publish the work.

  2. Non-Exclusive License: Authors grant Persephone Literary Magazine a non-exclusive license to publish, reproduce, distribute, and display the submitted work in all forms of media, including but not limited to print, digital, and online platforms.

  3. Attribution: Persephone Literary Magazine agrees to provide proper attribution to the authors of published works. Authors will be credited by name in all published formats, and where applicable, a byline or author bio will be included.

  4. Rights Retention: Authors retain all copyrights to their work. This means that authors have the right to republish, distribute, or otherwise use their work in any way they deem appropriate, without seeking permission from Persephone Literary Magazine. We only ask if you republish the work, you include the following sentence: "As published in the ___ edition of Persephone Literary Magazine."

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Permissions and Reprints:

  1. Requests for Permissions: Third parties seeking to republish or use works published in Persephone Literary Magazine must contact the respective authors directly for permission. Persephone Literary Magazine will not grant permissions on behalf of authors.

  2. Reprints: Authors are free to republish their work in other publications after it has appeared in Persephone Literary Magazine. We request that authors acknowledge Persephone Literary Magazine as the original place of publication.

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Copyright Infringement:

  1. Protection of Rights: Persephone Literary Magazine is committed to protecting the copyrights of its contributors. In the event of copyright infringement, we will take appropriate action to address the issue, including but not limited to removing infringing content from our platforms.

  2. Report Infringement: Authors who believe their copyrights have been infringed upon are encouraged to contact us immediately with relevant details, including links to the infringing content.

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Policy Updates:

Persephone Literary Magazine reserves the right to update or modify this copyright policy as needed. Any changes will be communicated to authors in a timely manner.

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Contact Information:

For inquiries regarding our copyright policy or to report copyright infringement, please contact us at persephoneliterary@gmail.com.

Privacy Policy

At Persephone Literary Magazine, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information provided to us through our website and other platforms.

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Information We Collect:

  1. Personal Information: When you interact with Persephone Literary Magazine, such as by submitting content, purchasing items from our shop, subscribing to our newsletter, or contacting us, we may collect personal information like your name, email address, billing information, and any other information you voluntarily provide.

  2. Usage Information: We may also collect non-personal information about your interactions with our website, shop, and other platforms, including IP addresses, browser types, and browsing patterns. This information helps us improve our services and enhance the user experience.

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How We Use Your Information:

  1. Content Publication: Personal information provided to us, such as author names and bios, may be published alongside contributed content in Persephone Literary Magazine. However, sensitive personal information will not be disclosed without your explicit consent.

  2. Transaction Processing: When you purchase products or pay submission fees through our shop, your payment and billing details will be securely processed to complete the transaction. We do not store sensitive payment information.

  3. Communication: We may use your contact information to communicate with you regarding submissions, shop orders, inquiries, newsletters, promotional materials, and updates about Persephone Literary Magazine.

  4. Analytics: We use usage information to analyze trends, track user interactions, and gather demographic information to improve our website, shop, and overall services.

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Information Sharing and Disclosure:

  1. Third-Party Service Providers: We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, shop, or conducting business activities, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

  2. Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal information when required by law or in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

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Data Security:

Persephone Literary Magazine employs industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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Your Choices and Rights:

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information held by Persephone Literary Magazine. You may also unsubscribe from our communications or request that we stop using your information for certain purposes. To exercise these rights or for any inquiries regarding your privacy, please contact us using the information provided below.

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Policy Updates:

Persephone Literary Magazine reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly.

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Contact Information:

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at persephoneliterary@gmail.com.

Accessibility Statement

Persephone Literary Magazine is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards.

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Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Persephone Literary Magazine is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partial conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

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Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Persephone Literary Magazine. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website:​

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Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Persephone Literary Magazine relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • HTML

  • WAI-ARIA

  • CSS

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Assessment Approach

Persephone Literary Magazine assessed the accessibility of our website by the following approaches:

  • Self-evaluation

  • External evaluation

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Formal Approval of this Accessibility Statement

This Accessibility Statement is approved by: Allyson Nichols, Founder

This Accessibility Statement was created on April 28, 2024. 

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