Privacy Policy

I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting the personal information you share when you contact me through this website.

Information I Collect

When you submit the contact form on this site, I may collect the following information:

  • First and last name

  • Pen name (if provided)

  • Pronouns (if provided)

  • Email address

  • Details about your manuscript or project, including genre, synopsis, word count, publishing plans, and content warnings

  • Uploaded files, such as manuscript documents

  • Any additional information you choose to share in your message

How I Use Your Information

The information you provide is used solely to:

  • Respond to your inquiry

  • Evaluate whether my editing services are a good fit for your project

  • Communicate with you about potential or ongoing services

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information or uploaded materials with third parties for marketing purposes.

Manuscript Confidentiality

All manuscripts, writing samples, and project details submitted through this site are treated as confidential. Uploaded files are used only for the purpose of reviewing or completing editing services and are not shared with anyone else.

AI Usage

I do not use submitted manuscripts, writing samples, or form responses to train artificial intelligence models or upload them to generative AI tools. Any editorial feedback or services I provide are performed by me and are not generated by AI.

Your work remains yours and is handled with care and respect.

File Storage and Retention

Submitted information and files are stored securely through Squarespace’s platform. Files and form submissions are retained only as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry or complete services, after which they may be deleted.

If you would like your information or files deleted sooner, you may request deletion at any time.

Third-Party Services

This website is hosted by Squarespace. Form submissions and uploaded files are processed and stored according to Squarespace’s privacy and security practices. I do not control how Squarespace manages data internally, but I only use their tools for normal business communication and file handling.

Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access the personal information you’ve submitted

  • Correct or update your information

  • Have your information or uploaded files deleted

To make a request, please contact me using the information below.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact me at:

Email: betsy@goldeneditorial.com

Last Updated: 02/17/2026