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Privacy Policy

Own Your Publishing

Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Last Updated: September 1, 2026

1. Introduction

Own Your Publishing ("OYP," "we," "us," "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (https://ownyourpublishing.com) and purchase digital or physical products.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account & Signup Information:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Date of birth (for age verification)
  • Payment information (processed securely by payment providers)
  • Shipping address (for physical orders)

Communications:

  • Messages, inquiries, or feedback you send us
  • Email preferences and opt-in/opt-out data

Purchase History:

  • Books and products purchased
  • Download history
  • Transaction records

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Technical Data:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referral source
  • Cookies and tracking pixels

Usage Analytics:

  • How you interact with our site
  • Download patterns
  • Email open and click rates

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for:

  • Processing transactions (purchases, refunds, shipments)
  • Age verification (ensuring 18+ access to age-restricted content)
  • Email marketing (newsletters, product updates, promotions)
  • Customer service (responding to inquiries, resolving issues)
  • Improving our site (analytics, user experience optimization)
  • Fraud prevention (detecting unauthorized access)
  • Legal compliance (tax, refund, and regulatory requirements)
  • Analytics (understanding customer behavior and trends)

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We share data with trusted partners to operate our business:

  • Payment Processors: Credit card and digital payment processing
  • Email Service Providers: Newsletter distribution and communications
  • Hosting Providers: Website infrastructure and security
  • Analytics Providers: Google Analytics and similar tools
  • Fulfillment Partners: Amazon KDP for print-on-demand orders

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request.

4.3 No Selling Personal Data

We do not sell your personal information. Period.

5. Email & Marketing Communications

5.1 Opt-In & Opt-Out

By signing up on our site, you consent to receive:

  • Marketing emails about new books and products
  • Promotional offers
  • Newsletter updates
  • Product recommendations

You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email or emailing us directly.

5.2 Email Preferences

We segment our email list based on:

  • Purchase history
  • Content interests
  • Engagement level

You can update your preferences in your account settings.

6. Digital Products & Downloads

6.1 Access Rights

When you purchase a digital product (EPUB):

  • You receive a license to download and read for personal, non-commercial use
  • You do not own the copyright; you own a license to the content
  • Sharing or redistributing the file is prohibited

6.2 Download Links

Download links are unique to your account and expire after 30 days for security.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for:

  • Session management
  • User preferences
  • Analytics
  • Fraud prevention

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

8. Age Verification & Restricted Content

Some books contain mature content and require 18+ verification before purchase or download.

We collect date of birth for:

  • Age verification (confirming 18+)
  • Compliance with content regulations
  • Fraud prevention

Your birthdate is not used for marketing and is stored separately from other personal data.

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure password storage (hashing/encryption)
  • Regular security audits
  • Limited access to sensitive data

However, no online system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to reasonable safeguards.

10. Data Retention

We retain your data for:

  • Account information: Duration of your account + 3 years (for tax/legal purposes)
  • Purchase history: 7 years (tax compliance)
  • Email preferences: Until you unsubscribe
  • Technical/analytics data: 12 months

You can request deletion of your account anytime (see Section 12).

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you have rights including:

GDPR (European Union):

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to delete your data
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent
  • Right to object to processing

CCPA (California):

  • Right to know what data we collect
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of data sales (we don't sell data anyway)

To exercise these rights, contact: acndintllc@gmail.com

12. Account Deletion

To delete your account and associated data:

  1. Email us at acndintllc@gmail.com
  2. Provide your account email
  3. Request full data deletion

We will delete your data within 30 days, except where legally required to retain it.

13. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites (Amazon KDP, payment processors, etc.). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Always review their privacy policies.

14. Children's Privacy

OYP content is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover we've collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

Age-restricted content requires 18+ verification.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy anytime. Changes become effective upon posting to the site. Continued use of OYP after changes indicates acceptance of the new policy.

16. Contact Us

For privacy concerns, questions, or requests, contact:

Email: acndintllc@gmail.com
Mailing Address: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Response Time: 30 days

17. Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

  • GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation)
  • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
  • COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
  • US and Connecticut data protection laws

Last Updated: September 1, 2026