Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025

1. Introduction

Summit Press Media LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name and contact information (email, phone number, mailing address)
  • Project details and manuscript information
  • Payment and billing information
  • Communications and correspondence
  • Feedback and testimonials

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process transactions and send related information
  • Communicate with you about your projects and our services
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect our rights and prevent fraud
  • Analyze website usage and improve user experience

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Payment processors
  • Email service providers
  • Cloud storage and hosting services
  • Analytics and marketing tools

4.2 Publishing Platforms

When you engage our publishing services, we may share necessary information with:

  • Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and other distribution platforms
  • ISBN registration services
  • Print-on-demand providers

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders or subpoenas.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. 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 or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We will delete or anonymize your information when it is no longer needed.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Objection: Object to processing of your information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your information
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your preferences and activity on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

12. 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Summit Press Media LLC
Email: contact@summitpressmedia.net
Website: Contact Page