Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

As an independent service provider, we handle sensitive creative work and personal information with the highest degree of confidentiality.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us or our services, such as:

• Name and contact data (email address, phone number, mailing address).
• Manuscript details (genre, word count, title, and the manuscript files themselves).
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors).

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate our website. This information does not reveal your specific identity but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, and language preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, operate, and maintain our publishing services.
• To process your manuscript and provide editorial, design, and distribution support.
• To communicate with you regarding your project, updates, and support.
• To send you administrative information, such as changes to our terms or policies.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

4. Data Security & Confidentiality

Confidentiality of Manuscripts: Your manuscript and project details are kept strictly confidential. We never share your information with third parties without your explicit consent.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, please also remember that we cannot guarantee that the internet itself is 100% secure.

5. Third-Party Services

Our services often involve assisting you with third-party platforms such as Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, or Barnes & Noble Press. When we assist with these setups, your information may be shared with these platforms according to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete the data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@barnesandnoblepublicationshouse.com.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this policy, you may email us at info@barnesandnoblepublicationshouse.com.