Privacy Policy
Barnes and Press (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, submit forms, or communicate with us about our publishing services.
Information we collect
We may collect information you provide directly, including:
- Contact details such as name and email address
- Information about your manuscript or publishing goals when you request a consultation or quote
- Messages you send to us by email or contact forms
We may also collect limited technical data automatically (for example, browser type, general location derived from IP address, and pages visited) through cookies or similar technologies where permitted by law.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and schedule consultations
- Provide, manage, and improve our publishing services
- Send service-related communications
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
We do not sell your personal information. We do not take a percentage of your book royalties; our compensation is for the services we deliver, as described in your agreement.
Sharing of information
We may share information with trusted service providers who assist our operations (for example, hosting, email delivery, or analytics), subject to appropriate safeguards. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety and rights of our users or the public.
Data retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law.
Your choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict certain processing of your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect your information. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Children’s privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the latest revision.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@barnesandpress.com.