Introduction
Dany Book Publishers LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (the “Site”) or use our Services. By accessing or using our Site and Services, you consent to the practices described herein.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
- Account Registration: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and password (encrypted).
- Service Inquiries & Purchases: Contact information, billing information (e.g., credit card details or PayPal), project details (e.g., manuscript uploads, service specifications).
- Communications: Any messages, feedback, or support requests you send to us via email, contact forms, chat, or phone.
Automatically Collected Information
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, device information (OS, screen resolution), referral URLs, pages visited, and time stamps.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior, preferences, and to personalize your experience.
Third-Party Data
- Social Media: If you link or login via social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter), we may receive basic profile information.
- Analytics Providers: We use Google Analytics (or similar) to understand website usage. They may collect data per their own policies.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for purposes including, but not limited to:
- Service Fulfillment: To manage your account, process orders, deliver services (e.g., contacting ghostwriters, designers, or editors), and communicate project updates.
- Billing & Payments: To invoice you, process payments, verify transactions, and prevent fraud.
- Customer Support: To respond to inquiries, resolve issues, and provide technical support.
- Marketing & Promotion: To send newsletters, promotional offers, and updates about new services or events (only if you opt in).
- Legal Compliance: To comply with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, or court orders.
- Analytics & Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, improve our Site, develop new services, and for internal business purposes.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. Information may be shared in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), email delivery (e.g., Mailchimp), hosting, analytics, and other operational needs. These vendors are contractually bound to protect your data.
- Legal Obligations: If required by law or to comply with a subpoena, court order, or government request.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred; we will notify you before any such transfer.
- Protection of Rights: To enforce our Terms, protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for core site functionality (e.g., session management).
- Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous data on how visitors use the Site.
- Functional Cookies: Remember preferences and settings (e.g., language).
- Advertising/Targeting Cookies: Deliver relevant ads or track ad performance.
Managing Cookies: You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data (e.g., SSL/TLS for data in transit).
- Secure servers and firewalls.
- Regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and employee training.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to protect your information.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Once data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions).
- Restriction: Request that we restrict or limit processing of your data.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or marketing.
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
- Withdraw Consent: If you have given consent for processing (e.g., marketing emails), you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise these rights, please email us at privacy@danybookpublishers.com. We may require verification of your identity before processing requests.
Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us, and we will promptly delete it.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., payment processors, social media). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
International Data Transfers
Dany Book Publishers LLC may transfer your personal data to locations outside your home country, including the United States. By using our Site or Services, you consent to such transfers, which may be subject to different data protection laws. We take steps to ensure adequate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) when transferring data internationally.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date and post the new policy on our Site. Continued use of the Site after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
By using our Site and Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.