Last updated 7 August 2026

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Listwa Collective (“we”, “us”, or “our”), a storytelling and cultural collective based in Saint Lucia, handles personal information when you use our website and related online pages that share our storytelling, publications, activities, and ways to connect.

Who we are

Listwa Collective amplifies Caribbean voices through storytelling, publications, residencies, retreats, and community partnerships. Our website helps visitors learn about our work, read about projects, contact us, and inquire about support.

For privacy questions, email us at listwacollective@gmail.com or call +1 (758) 732-2021.

Information we collect

You may choose to share personal information with us when you:

• send a message through our Contact form (such as your name, email address, phone number, subject, and message);

• submit a Support inquiry (such as your name, email address, phone number, support type, and message);

• join our email list or newsletter signup (such as your email address).

We also receive limited technical information that browsers and servers typically provide, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and approximate location derived from IP, when analytics tools are enabled.

How we use information

We use personal information to:

• respond to your messages and support inquiries;

• send newsletters or updates when you have signed up to receive them;

• operate, secure, and improve our website;

• understand how visitors use the site (for example through Google Analytics when configured);

• meet legal obligations where applicable.

We do not sell your personal information.

Cookies and similar technologies

Our site may use cookies and similar technologies, including for essential site function and analytics. See our Cookie Policy for more detail.

Sharing information

We may share information with service providers who help us run the site or related services (for example hosting, form storage, email delivery, or analytics), only as needed for those purposes.

We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or integrity of Listwa Collective, our community, or others.

Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described above, including responding to inquiries, managing newsletter subscriptions, operating the site, and meeting legal or operational requirements.

Your choices

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, subject to applicable law and legitimate retention needs. To make a request, contact us at the email or phone number above.

You can unsubscribe from newsletter emails using the instructions in those messages, or by contacting us directly.

Children

Our website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.

Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will change when we do. Continued use of the site after updates means you accept the revised policy.