Last Updated: October 29, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to The Lost Shelf. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or participate in our creative exchanges and collections.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Name and email address when you submit forms or participate in exchanges
Stories, descriptions, and context about items you contribute to our collections
Photos or scans of items you submit
Communication preferences and contact information

Information Collected Automatically

Website usage data and analytics
Browser type and device information
IP address and location data

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

Facilitate creative exchanges and contributions to our digital collection
Communicate with you about your submissions and exchanges
Display your contributions publicly as part of The Lost Shelf collection (with your permission)
Improve our website and services
Send updates about The Lost Shelf projects (only if you opt in)

How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and will not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following ways:

Public Display: Stories and items you submit may be shared publicly on our website as part of our collection, according to your preferences (with your name, first name and last initial, or anonymously)
Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website (such as Squarespace)
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights

Your Privacy Choices

You have control over your information:

Recognition Preferences: Choose how you want to be recognized (full name, first name and last initial, or anonymous)
Right to Request Removal: You may request removal of your submitted items from our digital collection at any time. We will remove the item from public display and destroy all copies
Access and Correction: You can request access to or correction of your personal information
Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our communications at any time

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect analytics data. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Third-Party Services

Our website is hosted on Squarespace and may include embedded content or links to third-party services. These services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

The Lost Shelf

hello@thelostshelf.co