Privacy Policy
Updated: March 4, 2026
Contact: privacy@laterpress.com
Mailing address: 228 Park Ave S, PMB 40317, New York, NY 10003 US
Information We Collect
The data we collect varies by product and service used:
- Contact and account data: Name, bio, photo, emails, passwords, pseudonyms, Twitter handles, author websites, and freeform text submitted via forms, email, or when creating accounts.
- Usage information: Webpages visited, clicks, timing, language preferences, and purchases. Collected from you and automatically.
- Device and browser data: IP address, OS version, device type, device ID/MAC address, system and performance info, browser type, and mobile UUID.
- Information from cookies: First-party and third-party cookies as described in the Cookies Policy below.
- Log data: IP addresses, ISPs, files viewed, OS versions, device type, and timestamps.
- Information from third parties and integration partners: Personal information where you have granted permission or made it publicly available.
- Billing information: Name, email, and financial information if you pay or connect a bank via Stripe.
How We Use Your Information
Processing occurs with your consent or to fulfill contractual obligations and pursue legitimate interests.
- Contact information: Respond to inquiries, send service info, and send marketing communications (opt-out available via "unsubscribe" link).
- Account and billing information: Run your account, provide services, billing, customer support, and transactional communications (required to deliver services).
- Usage information: Improve services (e.g., optimizing the chapter editor based on click data).
- Device and browser data: Troubleshoot and improve the service.
- Information from cookies: As described in the Cookies Policy below.
- Log data: Monitor abuse, troubleshoot, create new features, track aggregate trends, and fix bugs.
- Third-party and integration partner info: Enable use of Laterpress alongside other services.
- Manage internal services: Enforce agreements, prevent illegal activities, and screen for abusive activity.
- Legal uses: Respond to legal requests, prevent fraud, and respond to subpoenas.
Rights to Your Data
The following rights are available to all Laterpress users, not limited to California residents.
Submit requests to privacy@laterpress.com with "Data Request" in the subject line, or by mail to the address above. Include your full request description, name, and account email. Identity verification will be performed.
- Prohibition on sale: Laterpress does not sell personal information. You may request written confirmation.
- Right to access: Request how your data was collected, used, and shared in the last 12 months, including categories, origins, third parties, and purposes. You may also request a copy of your data.
- Right to rectification: Request correction or update of your personal information.
- Right to erasure: Request deletion without undue delay where data is no longer necessary.
- Right to restriction: Request that processing be stopped in cases of inaccuracy or unlawful use.
- Right to object: Object to processing based on your particular situation, including for direct marketing.
- Right to non-discrimination: Exercising your rights will not result in denied services, different pricing, or differing service quality.
Information You Share
Some products let you share content with others. Content you share or publish may be indexed by search engines.
Information We Share
Laterpress does not share data with third parties except in limited circumstances:
- With third-party service providers under confidentiality, privacy, and security agreements (transactional email, marketing email, data storage, analytics, support chat, payment processing).
- With integration partners, to the extent necessary to facilitate use.
- To meet applicable law, regulations, or legal process.
- To enforce policies or address fraud, security, or technical issues.
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of users, the public, or Laterpress.
- To facilitate a sale, merger, or change in control.
Subprocessors
| Subprocessor | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Amazon Web Services | Cloud hosting |
| Anthropic | AI model provider (optional AI product only) |
| Discord | User forum |
| Google (Google Analytics 4) | User analytics |
| Hotjar | User analytics |
| Kit | Marketing email |
| Mailgun | Transactional email |
| OpenAI | AI model provider (optional AI product only) |
| Stripe | Payment processing |
| Zebrafish Labs, Inc ("imgix") | Image hosting |
To receive notifications of new subprocessors, email privacy@laterpress.com with the subject: "Add this email to your Subprocessor mailing list"
Data Retention
Account content is not deleted unless you take action within your account. To delete your account entirely, contact privacy@laterpress.com.
Safety of Minors
Laterpress is not intended for minors (under 13, or a higher age as required by local law). Laterpress does not knowingly collect data from minors and reserves the right to delete data we reasonably believe belongs to minors without notice. Report concerns to privacy@laterpress.com.
Cookies Policy
General
Cookies are data files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are used to provide services and reporting. First-party cookies are set by Laterpress. Third-party cookies are set by parties other than Laterpress and can recognize your device across multiple sites.
Types of Cookies
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Essential | Enable secure access to Laterpress and protect against fraud. Blocking these cookies may impair core functionality. |
| Performance & Functionality | Enhance performance and functionality. Non-essential, but some features may not work without them. |
| Analytics & Customization | Collect usage data to help understand and improve the service. |
| Advertising | Make ads more relevant and prevent ad repetition. |
Third-Party Cookies
Essential Cookies — third-party providers:
- Stripe, Inc. — 510 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. May involve international data transfers outside the EU.
Performance & Functionality Cookies: None currently in use.
Analytics & Customization Cookies — third-party providers:
- Google Ireland Limited — Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. May involve international data transfers.
- Hotjar Ltd — Dragonara Business Centre, 5th Floor, Dragonara Road, Paceville, St Julian's STJ 3141, Malta. May involve international data transfers.
Advertising Cookies: None currently in use.
Managing Cookies
You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.