Last Updated: June 2026
Welcome to the Montreal Literary Lab. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal data you share with us. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and apply to our programs.
Information We Collect
We only collect information that you voluntarily provide us. This includes:
- Application Details: Names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, writing samples and any other information submitted through our program application forms.
- Correspondence: Email addresses provided when subscribing to our newsletter or reaching out with inquiries.
- Technical Data: Basic, anonymous usage data (such as browser type and pages visited) collected via minimal cookies to help us improve website functionality.
How We Use Your Information
Your data is used strictly to fulfill the core missions of the Montreal Literary Lab:
- To evaluate and process applications for our programs and workshops.
- To distribute program updates, literary notes, and announcements.
- We never sell, rent, or distribute your personal information or submitted writing samples to third-party advertisers or external organizations.
Intellectual Property Protection
The Montreal Literary Lab claims no ownership over any creative or academic work shared with us. All manuscript excerpts, statements of intent, and writing samples remain the absolute intellectual property of the respective author.
Data Security and Retention
We implement industry-standard digital security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access. Review materials and application drafts are retained securely for the duration of the selection process and are systematically archived or deleted once the session cycle concludes.
Your Rights
You retain full control over your personal data. At any time, you may request to view, correct, or permanently delete your information from our active records by contacting us directly.