Last updated: August 1, 2026
This page is maintained by the keeper of The Z-Files & Other Wonderous Tales to explain what happens when you visit the archive, read a story, or interact with the site. The archive is a quiet place, and we try to keep it that way.
When you read a story or cast a vote, the site stores a simple local preference so it remembers your vote in this browser. This is kept on your device and is not sent to us as a name, email, or profile.
If you choose to sign in as an admin, your email address is handled through the authentication service so you can access the editor and training tools. That is the only personally identifying information the site receives.
We do not sell your data. We do not run third-party advertising trackers. We do not build individual profiles of readers.
The site uses a small cookie or browser-storage entry to keep you signed in if you are an admin. It also remembers which stories you have liked in this browser. No marketing or cross-site tracking cookies are used.
Some stories and photographs are created with AI assistance. Any AI-generated image or tale is clearly labelled within the archive and treated as fiction. No personal data is used to train or generate these works.
The site is hosted on a managed platform that provides the database, authentication, and storage. They handle the secure infrastructure under their own terms. We only share what is necessary to keep the site online.
You can clear your browser storage to remove liked-story preferences. If you would like to delete an admin account, contact the address below.
This policy may be updated as the archive grows. The "last updated" date at the top of the page will change when it does.
For questions about this privacy policy, reach out through the contact information provided by the site owner. We read every message.