Privacy Policy
Author Harbour respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information, manuscript materials, and project-related data. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected when using our website or publishing services.Â
Information We CollectÂ
Author Harbour may collect:Â
- Name and contact informationÂ
- Email address and phone numberÂ
- Manuscripts and project filesÂ
- Billing and payment informationÂ
- Website usage data and analyticsÂ
- Communication records and consultation detailsÂ
Information is collected through contact forms, consultations, service inquiries, payments, and website interactions.Â
USE OF INFORMATIONÂ
How Your Information Is UsedÂ
Collected information may be used to:Â
- provide publishing and creative servicesÂ
- process payments and quotationsÂ
- communicate regarding projects and revisionsÂ
- improve website functionality and user experienceÂ
- deliver customer support and consultationsÂ
- manage marketing, publishing, and distribution servicesÂ
Author Harbour does not sell personal information to third parties.Â
CONFIDENTIALITYÂ
Manuscript & Project ConfidentialityÂ
All manuscripts, drafts, audiobook files, creative materials, and project communications are treated as confidential.Â
Client content will not be publicly shared, reproduced, or distributed without authorization unless legally required.Â
PAYMENT SECURITYÂ
Payment & Billing SecurityÂ
Payment information is processed through secure third-party payment providers.Â
Author Harbour does not store sensitive financial or payment card information directly on its servers.Â
COOKIES & ANALYTICSÂ
Cookies & Website AnalyticsÂ
This website may use cookies, analytics tools, and tracking technologies to:Â
- improve website performanceÂ
- analyze visitor behaviorÂ
- optimize user experienceÂ
- support marketing and advertising campaignsÂ
Users may disable cookies through browser settings where applicable.Â
THIRD-PARTY SERVICESÂ
Third-Party PlatformsÂ
Author Harbour may use third-party services and publishing platforms including:Â
- Amazon KDPÂ
- Google AnalyticsÂ
- email marketing providersÂ
- payment processorsÂ
- audiobook and publishing platformsÂ
Use of third-party platforms remains subject to their individual privacy policies and terms.Â
DATA PROTECTIONÂ
Data ProtectionÂ
Reasonable administrative, technical, and security measures are implemented to help protect client information and project materials from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.Â
However, no digital transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.Â
USER RIGHTSÂ
Your RightsÂ
Users may request to:Â
- access stored personal informationÂ
- update inaccurate informationÂ
- request deletion of personal data where legally applicableÂ
- opt out of marketing communicationsÂ
Requests may be submitted through the website contact page.Â
POLICY UPDATESÂ
Privacy Policy UpdatesÂ
Author Harbour reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice.Â
Continued use of the website or services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.Â
CONTACT SECTIONÂ
Privacy Questions?Â
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, data usage, or confidentiality practices, please contact Author Harbour directly through the website contact page.