Who We Are
At West-Woods Publishing, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.WestWoodsPublishing.com (the “Site”). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
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Personal Data: Personally identifiable information, such as your name, shipping address, email address, and telephone number, that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the Site, submit a manuscript, or participate in various activities related to the Site.
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Financial Data: Payment information, such as credit card number, expiration date, and billing address, that we collect when you purchase our services. All financial information is stored by our payment processors, and we do not store any sensitive payment data.
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Derivative Data: Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies to help customize the Site and improve your experience. You can refuse cookies by adjusting your browser settings, but note that certain parts of the Site may not function properly without them.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To create and manage your account
- To process your transactions and send you updates regarding your purchases
- To provide you with customer support
- To improve the Site and better tailor your experience
- To send you marketing and promotional communications (you can opt out at any time)
- To comply with legal obligations
Sharing Your Information
We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be shared with:
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Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us, such as payment processing or marketing assistance.
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Legal Requirements: If required by law or if we believe it is necessary to comply with legal proceedings, we may disclose your information.
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Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices & Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data by contacting us at [Insert Contact Information].
- Opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or contacting us directly.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can manage your cookie settings through your browser preferences. Some tracking tools we may use include Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete the information.
International Users
If you are accessing the Site from the European Union or other regions with laws governing data collection and use, you consent to the transfer of your personal data to the United States, where our servers are located.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new privacy policy on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are made will be considered acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
West-Woods Publishing
Houston, TX
Email: Privacy@WestWoodsPublishing.com