Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 1, 2025

Beach Publishing Company (“Beach Publishing,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.beachpublishing.org (the “Site”) or interact with our services.

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information:
    • Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number (e.g., when you submit a manuscript, create an account, or purchase a book).
    • Payment information (processed securely via third-party services like PayPal or Stripe; we do not store credit card details).
    • Manuscripts, author bios, or other content you submit.
  • Automatically Collected Data:
    • IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
    • Cookies and tracking technologies (see “Cookies” section below).
    • Website usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the Site).
  1. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process book orders, manuscript submissions, or author inquiries.
  • Communicate with you (e.g., respond to questions, send updates about submissions, or share newsletters).
  • Improve our Site, services, and user experience.
  • Send promotional emails (if you opt in; you may unsubscribe at any time).
  • Comply with legal obligations or protect against fraudulent activity.
  1. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data based on:

  • Consent (e.g., for newsletters).
  • Contractual necessity (e.g., fulfilling book orders).
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services).
  1. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

  • Service Providers: Payment processors, email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp), web hosting services, or editors.
  • Legal Authorities: To comply with laws, court orders, or government requests.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
  1. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Data portability.
  • Withdraw consent (for email marketing).

To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert email address].

  1. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations.

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
  • Cookies: Small text files stored on your device to enhance Site functionality. You can disable cookies via browser settings, but this may affect Site performance.
  • Analytics: We use tools like Google Analytics to analyze traffic.

For details, review our [Cookie Policy] (link if applicable).

  1. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

  1. Security

We implement industry-standard measures (e.g., encryption, secure servers) to protect your data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

  1. Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to external websites (e.g., retailers, social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

  1. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

  1. Contact Us

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:

Cookie Policy

Last Updated:March 1, 2025

At Beach Publishing (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website [beachpublishing.org] (the “Site”). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. By continuing to use our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

  1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and personalize content.

  1. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

  • Purpose: Necessary for the Site to function (e.g., enabling secure logins, processing payments, or saving your session progress).
  • Duration: These cookies expire when you close your browser.

Performance Cookies

  • Purpose: Collect anonymous data about how visitors use our Site (e.g., pages visited, time spent). This helps us improve performance.
  • Example: Google Analytics (see Section 3).
  • Duration: Persistent (may remain for months or until deleted).

Functionality Cookies

  • Purpose: Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region, font size) for future visits.
  • Duration: Persistent (expires after a set period).

Targeting/Advertising Cookies

  • Purpose: Deliver personalized ads based on your browsing behavior (e.g., social media or ad-network cookies).
  • Note: We currently do not use third-party advertising cookies.
  1. Third-Party Cookies

We partner with trusted third-party services that may place cookies on your device:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks website traffic and user behavior (anonymous data).
  • Payment Processors: Services like PayPal or Stripe may use cookies to securely process transactions.

For details about third-party cookie practices, review their respective privacy policies.

  1. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Below are links to guides for common browsers:

Note: Disabling cookies may limit Site functionality (e.g., you may need to re-enter information).

  1. Your Rights Under Privacy Laws
  • GDPR (EU/EEA): You have the right to withdraw cookie consent at any time.
  • CCPA (California): You may opt out of the sale/sharing of personal data (though we do not sell data).

To update your preferences, contact us using the details below.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

  1. Contact Us

For questions about cookies or your privacy:

 

Linked Policies:

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service