Privacy Policy
Date: 10/2/25 | ATOZ Publisher
1) Who We Are
“ATOZ Publisher” (we, us, our) provides book publishing, editorial, and creative services in the United States. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information in accordance with U.S. federal and state privacy laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act, CCPA and CPRA.
Contact:
Email: privacy@atozpublisher.com
2) Scope
This policy applies to our websites including atozpublisher.com, inquiry forms, client dashboards and portals, email and live chat communication, and any services where we collect personal data.
3) The Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Identity and contact information such as name or pen name, email, phone number, address, billing details.
Professional details such as your author bio, project goals, and publication history.
Project content such as manuscripts, artwork, descriptions, metadata, and editorial notes.
Communication records such as emails, inquiries, quotes, messages, and chat transcripts.
Marketing preferences such as newsletter opt ins or opt outs.
Information Collected Automatically
Technical data such as IP address, device type, browser, pages viewed, timestamps.
Cookies and tracking technologies used for site functionality, remembering preferences, analytics, and advertising with consent.
Sensitive Information
We do not intentionally collect sensitive data such as health, biometric, racial, religious, or political information. Please avoid sending such data unless requested and you consent.
4) Why We Collect and How We Use Information
We collect and use personal information to provide services you request, manage accounts, quotes, invoices, and payments, operate and secure our website and portals, send permitted marketing updates with opt out options, and comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.
5) Legal Basis for Using Your Information
Our legal bases include contract to provide services, consent for optional marketing or analytics cookies, legitimate business interests such as improving services and maintaining security, and legal compliance when responding to lawful requests.
6) Disclosure of Information
We may share information with service providers for hosting, email, CRM, analytics, payment processing, and print on demand.
We may share information with distribution partners such as Amazon KDP and IngramSpark at your request.
We may also share information with professional advisers, insurance providers, and law enforcement or regulators if required.
International Transfers
Some vendors may be located outside the United States. We take reasonable steps to ensure they protect personal information appropriately.
7) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration. These include role based access, encryption in transit, multi factor authentication, least privilege controls, and vendor assessments.
8) Marketing and Your Choices
We send marketing messages only with your consent, with clear identification, and with an easy unsubscribe option. You may opt out at any time.
9) Cookies, Analytics and Tracking
Essential cookies run core site functions.
Analytics cookies help us understand website performance.
Advertising or retargeting cookies are used only with consent and may be disabled through browser settings.
10) Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as needed to deliver services, meet legal requirements, or resolve disputes. After that, data is deleted or de identified where lawful.
11) Access, Correction and Your Rights
You may request access to the information we hold, request corrections, request deletion of certain data, request copies of your data where applicable, or opt out of marketing.
California residents have additional rights under CPRA including the right to know, delete, correct, opt out of sale or sharing of data, and limit use of sensitive information.
Identity verification may be required.
12) Anonymity and Pseudonyms
Where possible, you may interact with us anonymously or using a pen name. However, publishing, payments, contracts, and legal requirements need accurate identification.
13) Children
Our services are intended for adults. If we learn that data was collected from a child without the proper consent, we will delete it.
14) Data Breaches
If a data breach could expose your information, we will investigate quickly, assess the risk, notify affected individuals as required under U.S. state laws, and provide steps to reduce possible harm.
15) Complaints
If you have concerns about your privacy, contact us at privacy@atozpublisher.com. We will respond within a reasonable time.
If you are not satisfied, you may contact your state Attorney General or the Federal Trade Commission.
16) Third Party Links and Tools
Our website may link to third party platforms such as payment processors or distribution platforms. Their privacy practices are separate and we recommend reviewing their policies before sharing personal information.
17) Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or our practices. A new effective date will be posted with each update. Significant updates may be highlighted.