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Privacy Policy

At Discovery Publishers, we believe in the “privacy by design” principle. This policy explains how we handle personal data for our authors, readers, and partners.

1. Data Controller & Compliance (GDPR/CCPA)

For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Discovery Publishers acts as the Data Controller.

  • EU Residents: We process your data based on “Legitimate Interest” (to evaluate and manage publishing contracts) and “Contractual Necessity” (to fulfill our obligations to you as an author or reader).
  • California Residents: We do not “sell” your personal information as defined by the CCPA.

2. Information We Collect & How We Get It

We collect minimal data through the following channels:

  • Manuscript Submissions: Name, email, and professional history provided by you.
  • Book Distribution: If you download a digital copy or ARC (Advance Review Copy) of our books, we receive your email address and name to ensure delivery.
  • Direct Communication: Correspondence via email or secure messaging.

3. Mailing Lists & Third-Party Processors

While we do not currently run a high-frequency newsletter, we may use your email (obtained via BookFunnel or direct consent) to send sporadic updates regarding new releases or author news.

  • Service Providers: We may use third-party processors like Mailchimp or similar platforms to manage these communications.
  • Opt-Out: Every email will include a clear “Unsubscribe” link. We do not engage in automated profiling or “shadow” tracking.

4. Data Security & Storage

We treat your manuscripts and personal data with the highest level of technical caution:

  • Encryption: All sensitive files are stored using industry-standard encryption (AES-256).
  • Minimal Exposure: We prioritize local processing on secure hardware and minimize the use of third-party cloud “SaaS” tools that harvest telemetry.
  • Retention: We keep submission data for the duration of the evaluation process. For signed authors, data is kept for the life of the contract plus any legally required tax/accounting periods.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR and CCPA, you have the following rights:

  • Access & Portability: You can request a copy of the data we hold.
  • Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data (the “Right to be Forgotten”), provided it does not conflict with our legal or contractual obligations.
  • Correction: You can ask us to update inaccurate information.

6. Contact Information

To exercise your rights or ask questions about our privacy practices, please contact the Discovery Publishers Privacy Team.