In Plain English
We only collect the information we need to publish your work, keep in touch with you, and make sure you get paid. We never sell your data. We keep it secure, we keep it only as long as we have to, and you can ask to see or delete it. The details below explain exactly what we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Contact Information: name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
Author Information: biographical details, book/project details, and payment information (when applicable).
Website Data: IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected through cookies or analytics tools.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Communicate with you about your submissions, projects, or publishing services.
Process payments and send royalties.
Maintain internal records for legal, accounting, or administrative purposes.
Improve our services and website experience.
Data Retention
We retain author and project information for as long as:
Your publishing agreement is active, and
As required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as tax and accounting records).
When your information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it only with:
Service providers (e.g., printers, shipping companies, payment processors) who need it to provide services.
Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law.
Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and gather basic analytics. You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies, but some site features may not work correctly without them.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request corrections or deletion of your personal information.
Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information.
To make a request, contact us at: sales@mysteryandwhimpress.com
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact:
Mystery & Whim Press
2393 Place Rd
Port Angeles, WA 98363
Sales@mysteryandwhimpress.com
360.477.0990