PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: February 2026
The Fifth Corner respects the privacy of its readers, contributors, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you visit our website or interact with us.
Who We Are
The Fifth Corner is an online literary journal publishing original fiction that leans toward the uncanny, the atmospheric, and the quietly unsettling.
Our website address is:
https://thefifthcorner.ca
Information We Collect
We may collect limited personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us, including:
Your name and email address (for subscriptions, submissions, or contact forms)
Submission materials you choose to send to us
Basic technical information such as IP address and browser type, collected automatically for security and analytics purposes
We do not collect sensitive personal data.
Submissions
If you submit work to The Fifth Corner (including through third-party services such as Moksha), your information is governed both by this policy and by the privacy policies of those platforms.
We use submission information solely for editorial review, communication, and record-keeping. We do not sell or share submission data.
Cookies
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and understand site usage. You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services (such as website analytics or submission platforms) to operate the journal. These services may collect limited data according to their own privacy policies.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information only to:
Communicate with contributors and readers
Review and manage submissions
Improve the website and its content
Comply with legal obligations if required
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.