Last updated: June 2026 (revised)
This Privacy Policy explains how What Then? Writer's Hub ("the Site"), operated by Brittany Wieers, handles information when you use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy — especially for our younger writers.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways:
- Information you provide directly. When you create an account, you provide a username and email address. When you submit a story ending, that content is stored and associated with your account. If you purchase prompt access, your payment is processed by a third-party provider (see Section 5).
- Information collected automatically. We may collect basic usage data such as pages visited, browser type, and device type to help us understand how the Site is used and improve the experience. This data is not linked to your identity.
- Book verification answers. If you verify ownership of the physical book to unlock prompts, your quiz answers are used only to confirm eligibility. They are not stored permanently after verification is complete.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account
- Display your story endings publicly on the Site alongside your username
- Process and remember your prompt access (free, paid, or book-verified)
- Respond to support requests or reports you send us
- Notify you of important changes to the Site or your account
- Enforce our Terms of Service and community standards
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Story Endings & Public Content
Story endings you submit are displayed publicly on the Site alongside your chosen username. Please do not include your real name, address, school, phone number, or any other identifying details in a story ending — once published, it is visible to all visitors.
If you submitted content you would like removed, contact us and we will remove it promptly.
4. Community Safety & Content Moderation
Because our community welcomes writers of all ages, including young writers, we take safety seriously. We review flagged content and may remove story endings or suspend accounts that violate our community standards (see Terms of Service). This includes content involving bullying, harassment, impersonation, plagiarism, or inappropriate material.
Content moderation may involve a human reviewer reading submitted story endings. This is done solely to keep the community safe and positive.
5. Payments
Prompt unlock purchases are processed by a third-party payment provider. We do not collect, store, or have access to your credit card number or other payment details. Please review your payment provider's privacy policy for details on how your financial information is handled.
We do store a record that your account has been granted paid access, so you do not need to re-purchase after logging in.
6. Cookies & Local Storage
The Site uses browser local storage and secure cookies to remember your session and prompt access status. Here is what is stored and why:
- Session data. When you sign in, your sign-in status and display name are saved in local storage so the Site can show your profile and personalize your experience without requiring you to log in on every page.
- Remember-me cookie. If you choose "Keep me signed in," a secure, encrypted cookie is stored on your device for up to 30 days. This lets the Site recognize you automatically on return visits. It is stored only on your device and is never shared with third parties.
- Unlock status. Whether you have paid for or verified access to all prompts is stored both in your account on our server and in your browser's local storage for fast page loads. The Site performs a lightweight background check on each page load to keep your local status in sync with your account.
Because your unlock access is tied to your account on our server, clearing your browser's local storage or cookies will sign you out but will not permanently remove your access. Simply log back in and your unlock status will be fully restored. You only lose access if you deactivate your account.
You can clear local storage and cookies at any time through your browser settings. Note that doing so will sign you out of the Site.
7. Children's Privacy
What Then? Writer's Hub is designed to be a safe, creative space for writers of all ages, including children. We are committed to complying with applicable children's privacy laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has created an account or submitted personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at whatthenbook@outlook.com and we will promptly delete that information.
We encourage parents and guardians to review their child's story submissions and discuss online safety. If you have any concerns about how your child is using the Site, please reach out — we are happy to help.
8. Data Retention
We retain your account information and submitted story endings for as long as your account is active. If you would like to delete your account and all associated data, contact us at whatthenbook@outlook.com and we will process your request within a reasonable timeframe.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. This Privacy Policy applies only to What Then? Writer's Hub. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any external site.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify registered users by email.
11. Contact
Questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy? Reach us at whatthenbook@outlook.com or via the Contact page.