Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 25, 2026

Welcome to Between the Chapter. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us while reading articles and participating in community discussions.

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with our blog, we may collect and store the following data:

  • Account Credentials: When registering an account, we collect your username, email address, and a cryptographically hashed password.
  • Comments & Interactions: Any comments or replies you submit are stored in our database alongside your account ID and timestamp.
  • Contact Submissions: Information sent through our contact form (email address and message text) is recorded so we can respond to inquiries.

2. Cookies & Local Browser Storage

We use minimal, essential technical mechanisms to ensure a smooth browsing experience:

  • PHP Session Cookies: Used to maintain secure user login states and CSRF token security across requests.
  • Local Storage (between_chapter_theme): Stores your preferred Dark or Light theme selection locally in your browser.

3. Data Security & Third Parties

Your password is encrypted using standard PHP password hashing algorithms (password_hash()). We do not track, profile, or sell your personal information to third-party advertisers.

4. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding your data, feel free to drop a message via our Contact Page.