Privacy Policy: Coming Up Short

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

At Coming Up Short, we value your privacy as much as a well-placed metaphor.

1. Data Collection & Use

• Readers: We collect emails for newsletters and use cookies/analytics to see which stories resonate most.

• Contributors: We collect names, bios, and manuscripts to process submissions. If published, your name and bio become part of our public archive.

• Buyers: Shipping and billing info is collected solely to fulfill orders via Stripe.

2. Third-Party Sharing

We never sell your data. We only share it with essential tools like submission managers (e.g., Submittable), email providers (e.g., Mailchimp), and analytics services.

3. Your Rights

You can opt-out of emails or request the deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at comingupshortmag@gmail.com.

Note: This policy does not override the specific licensing rights granted in our publication contracts.