Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 1, 2025
At The Fiction Bureau, we value your privacy as much as we value the integrity of fictional timelines.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, submit a case file, attend an event, or engage with our content.
By using thefictionbureau.org, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the data necessary to provide our services and improve your experience. This may include:
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Contact Information — such as your name and email address when you sign up for updates, submit case leads, or register for events.
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User Submissions — any tips, stories, documents, or files you send us voluntarily.
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Technical Data — browser type, IP address, pages visited, and session duration (collected via cookies and analytics tools).
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Event Participation — registration data or attendance records for live or virtual events.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
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To respond to your messages, submissions, or inquiries
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To process event registrations and send relevant updates
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To publish credited user-submitted material (with your consent)
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To maintain and improve the performance and usability of our website
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To send occasional updates about new investigations, reports, or events (only if you opt in)
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share limited data only when necessary:
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With trusted service providers (e.g., email platforms or analytics tools) who help us operate the site — under strict confidentiality agreements
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When required by law enforcement or legal obligation
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With your explicit consent, such as for publishing a user-submitted case file or attribution
4. Data Storage & Protection
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. This includes:
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Encrypted data transmission via SSL
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Secure account and access controls
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Routine audits and software updates
However, no method of data storage or transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take privacy seriously and continuously work to strengthen our systems.
5. Cookies & Analytics
Our site uses cookies and third-party analytics (like Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use our website and how we can improve it. Cookies may track:
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Page visits
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Time spent on site
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Referral sources
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Basic device or browser info
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Doing so may affect some functionality of the site.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights, including:
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The right to access or request a copy of your personal data
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The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
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The right to request deletion of your data
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The right to withdraw consent or unsubscribe from communications
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The right to file a complaint with a data protection authority (if applicable)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at drjones@thefictionbureau.org.
7. Third‑Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites, partners, or articles. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.
We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before sharing any personal data.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Contact Us
Questions about your privacy or this policy?
📧 Email: drjones@thefictionbureau.org
📍 Mailing Address: The Fiction Bureau, 8880 Rio San Diego Dr, San Diego, CA 92108