Disclaimer.

The Posthumous Post Project is a creative, reflective space intended for personal expression. We are not licensed therapists, counselors, medical professionals, or crisis support providers. The content on this site — including blogs, examples, prompts, and suggestions — is offered for general information and creative support only. It should not be considered medical, psychological, or mental health advice.

If you are experiencing intense grief, emotional distress, or thoughts of self-harm, please seek professional support.
You are not alone, and help is available:

Immediate Support (United States)

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

International Resources

If you are outside the U.S., please visit
https://www.iasp.info/crisis-centres-helplines/
for crisis centers and hotlines in your country.

If you are in danger or feel unable to keep yourself safe, please contact your local emergency services right away.

The Posthumous Post Project does not read, open, or analyze the contents of any mailed letters. All letters remain unread and are kept private. Letters may be ceremoniously burned during occasional events in a symbolic release of the words. By using this project, you acknowledge that your participation is voluntary and self-directed.

Privacy Policy.

The Posthumous Post Project (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you choose to share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Information: If you choose to contact us through email or forms on the site, we may collect your name, email address, or any information you include in your message.

  • Letters: We do not read or open the contents of any physical letters mailed to the Project’s P.O. Box. These letters remain unopened and are not digitized. Letters may be burned as part of symbolic ceremony to represent release.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, basic non-identifying information may be collected automatically, including:

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Approximate geographic region (not precise location)

  • Time spent on the site

  • Referring websites

This information may be collected through cookies or similar technologies to help us understand how the site is used.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries or messages you send us

  • Maintain and improve the website

  • Monitor site performance and usage

  • Enhance user experience

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Handle Mailed Letters

  • We do not open, scan, read, or analyze the contents of any letters mailed to the Posthumous Post Project.

  • Letters are treated as private, physical objects and remain unread.

  • Mailing a letter is entirely voluntary and signifies your understanding that it will not be returned, responded to, or used as data.

  • Letters may be burned in occasional events to symbolize the release of the contents.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party tools (e.g., website hosting, analytics services) to operate this site. These providers may have access to basic usage data strictly for the purpose of supporting site functionality. They are not permitted to use this information for any other purpose.

5. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.

7. Your Choices

You may:

  • Decline cookies through your browser settings

  • Contact us to request deletion of any personal information you voluntarily provided

  • Choose not to share any personal information at all

8. Children’s Privacy

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

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date will reflect the most recent changes. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you can contact us here.