Welcome to TLJ Policies

At The Lovely Junction, we create a space for honest reflection and gentle connection. These policies keep our community safe, respectful, and true to our mission. They’re written in plain language because trust matters more than legalese. Questions? Reach out at hello@thelovelyjunction.com

TLJ Website Policies

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

1. Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters at The Lovely Junction. This explains what we collect, how we use it, and your choices.

What We Collect:

  • Personal info you share: name, email, messages (Junction Letters, contact forms)
  • Usage data: IP address, browser, pages visited, time spent
  • Cookies: for performance, preferences, analytics (Google Analytics, etc.)

How We Use It:

  • Deliver content/emails you request
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Improve TLJ
  • Legal compliance
We Never Sell Your Data. Shared only with: service providers (email tools) or law enforcement if required. Your Rights: Access, correct, delete your data. Unsubscribe anytime. Email hello@thelovelyjunction.com Third-party links: TLJ may link to other websites, but we do not control their content or practices. Please review their own policies before sharing any personal information.

2. Terms of Use

By using The Lovely Junction (TLJ), you agree to these terms:

Content Use

Read and share our content for personal use with proper attribution (link back to TLJ). Do not republish, copy, or sell without written permission.

Submissions (Letters & Comments)

When you submit content, you grant TLJ permission to edit and publish it (with or without your name). Please keep personal details minimal, no full addresses, financial info, or sensitive identifiers.

Be Respectful

No harassment, hate speech, spam, or promotions. We moderate content to maintain a safe community.

Disclaimer

TLJ offers inspirational content only. We do not professional, medical, legal, or financial advice.

No Liability

TLJ is not responsible for damages from site use or third-party content/links.

Changes

Terms may be updated here with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use means you accept changes.

3. Commenting Guidelines

TLJ comments are for connection and reflection.

  • Respectful – No personal attacks, hate speech, racism, sexism, vulgarity, or harassment.
  • On-topic – Relate to the post or discussion.
  • Private – Do not share contact details or sensitive personal information.

We moderate spam, violations, or harmful content. Encouraged: thoughtful reflections, supportive responses, respectful insights.

4. Junction Letters

Real questions meet real intersections.

Accepted Topics

Life transitions, identity, career, relationships, belonging.

Submission Guidelines

Concise and respectful. Minimal personal info (no full names/addresses/financial details). Anonymous submissions welcome.

How We Use Them

We may edit for clarity and length, then publish with or without attribution.

Spotlight Selection

Thoughtful questions and stories that resonate with our community.

5. Affiliate Disclosure

Some links are affiliates and we may earn a commission if you purchase (no extra cost to you). Sponsored content labeled. Integrity first.

6. Accessibility

TLJ uses clear text, logical structure, and screen-reader compatible formatting to make content accessible to as many people as possible. If you have trouble accessing any part of the site, please email hello@thelovelyjunction.com and describe the issue and we will work to provide an alternative.

7. Age Policy

TLJ content is intended for a general audience. Readers under 16 are encouraged to engage with the site alongside a parent, guardian, or trusted adult. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old.

8. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on TLJ and to understand how visitors use the site. You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

9. Data Retention

We keep subscriber and contact information only as long as it is needed to deliver emails, respond to you, and maintain basic records. You can request a copy or deletion of your personal data at any time by emailing hello@thelovelyjunction.com

10. Governing Law

These policies and your use of The Lovely Junction are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Ohio. If you access TLJ from outside the U.S., you are responsible for complying with any local laws that apply to you.

Questions? hello@thelovelyjunction.com

Updated Jan 1, 2026