Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 1, 2025
Last Updated: September 1, 2025

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

  • Email Address: When you sign up for early access to our book formatting service
  • Communication Data: Any messages you send us through our contact forms or email

Information We Collect Automatically

  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website
  • Device Information: Browser type, device type, operating system
  • Analytics Data: Page views, time spent on site, referral sources
  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Cookie Policy below)

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide you with early access to our book formatting service when it launches
  • To send you updates about our product development and launch timeline
  • To improve our website and services based on usage patterns
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
  • To prevent fraud and ensure security of our services

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and services (e.g., email service providers, analytics providers)
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: Information may be transferred if we sell or merge our business

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

  • Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information
  • Unsubscribe: You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link
  • Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Third-Party Services We Use:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Vercel: For website hosting and performance
  • MongoDB Atlas: For secure data storage
  • Google Workspace: For email communications

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Professional Book Formatter
Email: privacy@publishreadybook.com
Website: publishreadybook.com

GDPR and CCPA Compliance

We are committed to protecting your privacy rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Your GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectify inaccurate data
  • Right to erase your data
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent

Your CCPA Rights (California Residents)

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights