We are committed to protecting the privacy of our contributors and customers while ensuring a secure and transparent user experience.

DATA COLLECTION & USE

When you interact with Midsummer Dream House through a purchase or submission, we collect limited personal information such as your name, email address, and billing information. This data is used solely for the following purposes:

• Fulfilling digital orders and processing publication submissions.
• Communicating regarding the status of your order or submission.
• Distributing our newsletter to those who have explicitly opted in.

COOKIES & THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We utilize specialized third-party platforms to maintain site functionality and security:

• Payhip: We use Payhip to track analytics to better understand site performance, power our website, and sell digital downloads. Payhip utilizes cookies to provide store analytics and ensure a secure checkout process. For a detailed breakdown of their data practices, please review the Payhip Privacy Policy.
• GetSiteControl: We utilize GetSiteControl for site functionality. We use strictly necessary cookies to manage age-verification status on select literary works intended for a mature audience and to ensure the secure delivery of restricted literary content. These cookies are required for the site to function and do not track personal browsing activity outside of this domain. By proceeding past an age gate, you consent to these functional cookies being stored in your browser for the duration of your session. For more information on Get Site Control's data handling, please see the GetSiteControl Privacy Policy.

DATA SECURITY

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties. All financial transactions are handled through encrypted, secure payment processors (such as PayPal or Stripe). We do not store credit card information on our servers.

Submissions & Customer Records

Because these records are processed and archived through third-party platforms (Payhip, Duosuma, or Submittable), Midsummer Dream House does not have the administrative ability to delete finalized submissions or transaction histories from those external databases. Your data is managed according to the retention policies of those specific platforms.

Data Retention

For accepted submissions, we retain a log of associated contact data and agreements for an indefinite period of time. This is a mechanical necessity to maintain a record of your "Legacy Piece" and your legal agreement to our publishing terms.

Last Updated: May 2, 2026