Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we protect and use your information.
Types of Information We Collect
Here's what information we collect and why
Account Information
Name, email, profile details, banking info
Usage Data
Reading preferences, interactions, purchases
Device Information
Browser type, IP address
Location Data
General location for content delivery
Your Privacy Rights
You have control over your personal information
Access & Control
View, update, or delete your personal information anytime through your account settings.
Data Portability
Request a copy of your data in a portable format if you want to transfer it elsewhere.
Transparency
Understand exactly what information we collect and how we use it with full transparency.
Right to Delete
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements.
1About Anthill
Anthill is a story-sharing platform for Zambian writers, connecting authors with readers who seek stories that reflect their lives, languages, and spaces. We are committed to protecting your privacy while facilitating the sharing of original Zambian fiction.
2Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us when you create an account, publish stories, make purchases, or contact us. This includes your name, email address, profile information, payment details, banking information (for authors), and any content you submit to our platform. We also automatically collect usage information, device data, and analytics to improve our services and ensure quality.
3How We Use Your Information
We use your information to provide and improve our services, process transactions and author payments, facilitate editorial review, communicate with you, personalize your reading experience, ensure platform security, prevent AI-generated content submissions, and comply with legal obligations. We may also use aggregated, anonymized data for research and analytics purposes.
4Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers (payment processors, hosting services, editorial team), when required by law, to protect our rights or safety, or with your explicit consent. Authors' public profiles and published content are visible to other users as part of our platform's functionality. Banking information is shared only with payment processors for author compensation.
5Data Security and Protection
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect your information. Your banking details are encrypted and securely processed. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We regularly review and update our security practices and will notify you of any data breaches as required by law.
6Your Privacy Rights and Choices
You can access, update, or delete your account information at any time through your account settings. Authors can view their sales data and payment history through their dashboard. You may opt out of promotional communications, request data portability, or delete your account. We respect your rights under applicable privacy laws.
7Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, analyze usage patterns, maintain reading progress, and provide security features. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though some features may not function properly without them.
8Third-Party Services and Links
Our platform integrates with third-party services (payment processors for mobile money and bank transfers, hosting services) and may contain links to external websites. These services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review their policies before sharing information.
9Age Restriction and Privacy
Anthill allows mature content and is not suitable for anyone aged below 18 years. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. By using our platform, you confirm you are at least 18 years old. If we become aware that we have collected information from someone under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly and terminate the account.
10Author-Specific Data
For authors, we collect and retain additional information including banking details for payment processing, sales data, editorial feedback, and submission history. This information is necessary to facilitate the author-reader marketplace and ensure proper compensation. Authors retain full copyright to their published works.
11Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services, process payments, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Account information is retained until you delete your account. Published content may be retained even after account deletion to honor reader purchases. Author payment records are retained as required by law for financial reporting.
12Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or prominent notice on our platform. Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Privacy?
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, we're here to help.