Last updated: November 2025
Velvet Orchid Press LLC (“Velvet Orchid Press”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have when you use our website at https://velvetorchidpress.com.
Who we are
Velvet Orchid Press LLC is a queer-owned, sex-positive publisher of fantasy romance, contemporary transgender romance, and adult tabletop roleplaying games.
Mailing address:
Velvet Orchid Press LLC
2501 Chatham Rd #8216
Springfield, IL 62704, USA
Comments
At this time, we do not actively use public comments on most pages of our site. However, if comments are enabled on any post or page and you choose to leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as your IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture (if any) is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to help the site function properly, remember basic preferences, and understand how visitors use the site.
If you leave a comment on our site (where comments are enabled), you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies typically last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we may set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in (for users who have accounts), we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies usually last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login may persist for up to two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article (for users with that permission), an additional cookie may be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It typically expires after one day.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the site function.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g. images, videos, or widgets) from other websites. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third‑party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that other website. We do not control how these third parties collect or use data; their use is governed by their own privacy policies.
Contact forms
When you contact us through the form on our website, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and manage our communications with you.
Please do not include sensitive personal information (such as financial details, government IDs, or medical information) in your messages.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share limited information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, such as hosting providers, security tools, and email services. These providers only have access to the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to protect it appropriately.
If you request a password reset (for users with accounts), your IP address may be included in the reset email as part of standard WordPress functionality.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely. This helps us recognize and approve any follow‑up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
Contact form submissions may be retained for a period of time as part of our records of communication, unless you request deletion where applicable.
What rights you have over your data
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you, subject to data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To make such a request, please contact us at admin@velvetorchidpress.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
In addition, technical data (such as IP addresses and browser information) may be processed by our hosting provider, security tools, or analytics services, which may operate in other countries. By using this site, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in locations outside your country of residence.
Children’s privacy
This website and our projects are intended for adults (18+) and are not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we offer. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
Velvet Orchid Press LLC
2501 Chatham Rd #8216
Springfield, IL 62704, USA