Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 22.05.2026

Website: The Bournemouth Dialogues

 

Welcome to The Bournemouth Dialogues (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website, participate in workshops, submit creative works, or engage with our community.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

 

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

 

Personal Information

Information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name or pen name
  • Email address
  • Account login information
  • Profile information
  • Messages or communications sent through the website

 

Creative Content

Materials you submit to the workshop, including:

  • Short stories
  • Plays
  • Screenplays
  • Novel excerpts
  • Poetry
  • Essays
  • Performance pieces
  • Workshop comments and critiques

 

Technical Information

Information collected automatically when you use the website, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Referral URLs
  • Usage statistics
  • Cookies and analytics data

 

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Facilitate creative writing workshops and performances
  • Enable discussion, critiques, and community participation
  • Communicate with users about events, updates, or submissions
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Moderate content and enforce community guidelines
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access
  • Comply with legal obligations

 

  1. Creative Work Submissions

By submitting creative works to the website, you acknowledge that your submissions may be:

  • Viewed by workshop participants
  • Discussed during workshop sessions
  • Performed in readings or events
  • Included in livestreams or recordings related to workshop activities
  • Archived for workshop administration purposes

You retain ownership of your original work unless otherwise agreed in writing.

 

  1. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain login sessions
  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Improve performance and functionality

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the website may not function properly.

 

  1. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information:

  • With trusted service providers assisting in website operations
  • When required by law, legal process, or government request
  • To protect the rights, safety, or security of users or the platform
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or transfer of website assets

 

  1. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no online platform can guarantee complete security, and users submit information at their own risk.

 

  1. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide website services
  • Maintain workshop records
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

Users may request deletion of their accounts or personal data, subject to applicable legal requirements.

 

  1. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Restrict or object to certain processing activities
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Request a copy of your stored data

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

 

  1. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to external websites or use third-party tools and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party platforms.

Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party services they access.

 

  1. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that information from a child has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.

 

  1. International Users

If you access the website from outside the country where our servers are located, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions with different data protection laws.

 

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

 

  1. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

The Bournemouth Dialogues
Email: info@thebournemouthdialogues.com
Website: thebournemouthdialogues.com

 

  1. Consent

By using this website, submitting creative works, or participating in workshops and performances, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.