Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Summer Books Publishers ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal data when you use our website, and informs you of your privacy rights.

We use your personal data solely to provide and operate this website. By using the website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Collecting Your Personal Data

We collect only the personal data you provide voluntarily:

• Your email address, when you sign up for our mailing list or contact us directly.
• Your name, email address, publication or platform, profile link, book choice, format preference, and any optional note, when you submit a review copy request via our website form.

We do not collect usage data, IP addresses, or any other personal information.

Use of Your Personal Data

We may use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To contact you: To send you information about new releases from Summer Books Publishers, where you have given your consent to receive such communications.
• To process review copy requests: To evaluate and respond to requests for review copies of our books. Information you provide for this purpose is used solely to assess and fulfil your request, as instructed by you at the time of submission.
• To manage your requests: To respond to enquiries you submit to us by email. The legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interests.

Retention of Your Personal Data

We will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. Newsletter subscribers' data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Correspondence is retained no longer than necessary to address the relevant enquiry.

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your personal data may be processed outside your country or region by our third-party service provider (see below). We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Service Providers

We use the following service provider that may process your personal data on our behalf:

• Web3Forms — processes form submissions on our website, including your email address. Web3Forms is based in the United States and operates in compliance with applicable data protection law. Their privacy policy is available at web3forms.com/privacy.

We do not share your personal data with any other third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We do not use analytics, advertising, or tracking cookies. We do not track your activity on this website.

Security of Your Personal Data

The security of your personal data is important to us. While we strive to use commercially reasonable means to protect it, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

We will not sell or share your personal data. Under certain circumstances, we may be required to disclose your personal data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw your consent at any time
• Object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes
• Lodge a complaint with the data protection authority in your country

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us by email: [email protected]