Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how Elite Author Press collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information when you use our services.
Welcome to Elite Author Press ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.
This policy applies to all information collected through our website (www.eliteauthorpress.com), our publishing services, and any related sales, marketing activities, or events (referred to collectively as the "Services").
Important: By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services in order to provide, improve, and personalise our publishing services.
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
The personal information we collect may include:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Contact Information | Name, email address, phone number, mailing address |
| Account Information | Username, password, profile details |
| Payment Information | Card details, billing address, transaction history |
| Professional Information | Author biography, writing credentials, social media profiles |
| Content Information | Manuscripts, book content, images, creative works |
| Communication Data | Messages, feedback, survey responses, support tickets |
Certain information is collected automatically when you visit, use, or navigate our Services, including:
We may also receive information about you from third-party sources, such as:
We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR): If you are located in the European Economic Area, our legal basis for collecting and using personal information depends on the context. We process personal data on the grounds of consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, or legal obligation — whichever is most appropriate in each case.
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
We share information with third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf, including:
If Elite Author Press is involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
We may disclose your information where required by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities, such as courts or government agencies.
We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit prior consent.
We Never Sell Your Personal Information: Elite Author Press does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes — under any circumstances.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our Services and retain certain information. Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for core website functionality and security | Session / Persistent |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors use our website | Persistent (up to 2 years) |
| Marketing Cookies | Track visitors across websites to display relevant advertising | Persistent (up to 1 year) |
| Preference Cookies | Remember your settings and preferences across visits | Persistent (up to 1 year) |
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse all cookies or to delete cookies already stored on your device. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.
To opt out of interest-based advertising, please visit:
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Please Note: While we take every reasonable precaution to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to take steps to protect your own data.
Depending on your location, you may hold certain rights in respect of your personal information:
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following additional rights under the GDPR:
Residents of California have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to verified requests within 30 days.
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without appropriate parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our systems.
Your information may be transferred to and processed on servers located outside your country of residence, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please be aware that we transfer data — including personal information — to the United States for processing.
We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy, including:
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.
We will notify you of any material changes by:
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the personal information we hold about you, please do not hesitate to contact our team.
Our team is available to address any privacy-related questions or requests. We aim to respond to all enquiries within 24–48 hours.