We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website or services. By using our Site or Services, you agree to the terms outlined here.
Elite Book Publisher ("we," "us," "our," or the "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website at www.elitebookpublisher.com (the "Site"), engage our publishing and author services, or otherwise interact with us.
By accessing the Site, creating an account, submitting a manuscript, or using any of our services. including book publishing, editing, design, printing, marketing, audiobook production, and website development- you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our Site or Services.
This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and governed by our Terms and Conditions , which also apply to your use of the Site and Services.
This Privacy Policy applies to all individuals whose personal information we collect, including:
The policy covers all personal information collected through our Site, online forms, email, phone, file uploads, and third-party integrations. It does not apply to anonymized or aggregated data that cannot be reasonably linked to an identifiable individual.
We collect various categories of personal information necessary to provide our services, operate our business, and comply with legal obligations. The information we collect may include:
Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, username, and account password when you register, place an order, or contact us.
Billing address, payment method (e.g., last four digits of credit card, PayPal email), invoice details, and purchase history. We do not store full credit card numbers; payment processing is handled securely by third-party gateways such as Stripe or PayPal.
Your original manuscript, book title, synopsis, author bio, illustrations, cover art, audio files (for audiobooks), and any other content submitted for editing, design, or publication. This includes both text and multimedia files.
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, device model, screen resolution, referring and exit pages, and the pages you view. This helps us understand user behavior and improve site performance.
Through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies, we collect data on your browsing activity, including time spent on pages, click patterns, and interactions with content. This includes information collected via Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or other analytics tools.
Details about your writing career, publishing history, genre preferences, social media profiles (if provided), and professional affiliations. This may be used to personalize services or marketing.
Emails, chat logs, voicemails, support tickets, and feedback you send to us. These are retained for quality assurance and service improvement.
Based on your usage patterns and interactions, we may draw inferences about your interests, service preferences, and likelihood to engage with certain types of content or offers. These are used solely to enhance your experience and are not shared with third parties for profiling.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, government-issued IDs, biometric data, precise geolocation, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, or religious beliefs. If such information is inadvertently submitted, we will delete it unless required for legal compliance.
We collect personal information through multiple channels:
When you:
When you visit our Site, we use:
We may receive information from:
We do not purchase personal data from data brokers or third-party list providers.
We use your personal information only for legitimate, transparent, and lawful purposes, including:
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects on individuals.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), "selling" includes sharing data for monetary or other valuable consideration, we do not engage in such practices.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
With Service Providers
We engage trusted third-party vendors to perform essential functions on our behalf, such as:
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data, use it only for specified purposes, and comply with applicable privacy laws.
We may disclose your information if:
If Elite Book Publisher is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or bankruptcy, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
We may share your information with third parties (e.g., publicists, influencers, co-authors) only if you provide clear, informed, and written consent.
While Elite Book Publisher is headquartered in the United States, some of our service providers may process or store data on servers located outside the U.S. When this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
By using our Site or Services, you acknowledge that your personal information may be processed and stored in the United States and other jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:
Despite these efforts, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we respond promptly to any known breaches and notify affected individuals as required by law.
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
Once the retention period ends, we securely delete or anonymize your data. Manuscripts and creative content may be retained for the duration of your project and up to 2 years afterward for archival and support purposes, unless you request earlier deletion.
Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable privacy laws.
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the CPRA), you have the right to:
To exercise these rights, submit a request via email to info@elitebookpublisher.com.
Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Iowa, Tennessee, Indiana, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws have similar rights, including access, deletion, correction, and opt-out of targeted advertising or profiling. We comply with all applicable state regulations.
We will verify your identity before fulfilling any request, typically by matching your provided information with our records.
Our Site and Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
For Children’s Book Design services, we work with adult authors, illustrators, or parents/guardians who submit content on behalf of minors. In such cases, parental consent is assumed through the submission process.
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, such as Amazon, Audible, social media platforms, or distribution partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Our Site does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals, as there is no uniform industry standard for handling such requests. However, you can manage tracking preferences through your browser settings or opt out of third-party advertising via the Digital Advertising Alliance or YourAdChoices .
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will:
Your continued use of the Site or Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
You may also submit the following requests:
We will respond to all verifiable requests within 30 days, as required by law. If we need additional time, we will notify you of the extension.
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of [Insert State, e.g., New York], without regard to its conflict of laws principles. It is part of our legally binding Terms and Conditions and may be enforced as such.
If any provision of this policy is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.
Elite Book Publisher is an elite publishing company committed to the success of writers, authors, and storytellers. From book writing to publishing, marketing, and author services, we offer complete elite publishing services adapted to each phase of the process.
Head Office: 5250 Old Orchard Rd, Skokie, IL 60077
