Privacy Policy

Information you provide

Charles.doc may collect account and contact information, manuscripts and related details you submit, editorial reports, purchase information, correspondence, and information you provide when requesting support or editorial services.

Information collected automatically

When you use the site, Charles.doc and its service providers may automatically receive technical information such as an IP address, browser or device information, pages visited, and diagnostic data. Cookies and similar technologies are used for sign-in, security, preferences, and core site functions.

How information is used

Information is used to operate and secure the service, maintain accounts, save and retrieve work, provide and deliver requested readings, process purchases, provide support and editorial services, communicate with you, prevent misuse, comply with legal obligations, and improve the user experience. Charles.doc does not sell manuscripts or personal information.

Manuscripts and personal reading

Manuscripts submitted to Charles.doc are not sent to OpenAI or any other generative-artificial-intelligence service. When you purchase a reading or expressly share material in connection with an editorial request, Charles personally accesses the material to provide the service you requested.

Merely saving an unpaid manuscript does not authorize an editorial reading. Limited access may still be reasonably necessary for support, security, or legal purposes.

Service providers

Charles.doc relies on third parties for services such as payment processing, email, hosting, analytics, security, and data storage. These providers may process information as needed to perform their services and under their own privacy terms. Charles.doc does not receive or store your complete payment-card number.

Retention and deletion

Information is retained for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the service, maintain business and transaction records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, protect the service, and meet legal obligations. You may delete saved manuscripts through My work. Some related records may be retained when required for legitimate business, security, or legal purposes.

Your choices

You may delete manuscripts from My work, unsubscribe from optional marketing email, or request access, correction, or deletion of personal information by emailing charlesblackstone@gmail.com. Some information may be retained when required for legitimate business or legal purposes.

Age requirement

Charles.doc is intended for people 18 and older and is not knowingly directed to children. Please contact Charles if you believe a child has provided personal information.

Changes and contact

Material changes will be reflected by a new effective date on this page. Questions about this policy may be sent to Charles Blackstone at charlesblackstone@gmail.com.