Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Crowned Lion Books ('we,' 'us,' 'our') respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

BY USING OUR WEBSITE OR SERVICES, YOU AGREE TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you submit forms, request consultations, sign up for newsletters, or enter publishing agreements.

This may include: Name, email, phone, address, manuscript details, professional background, payment information.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect device information (IP address, browser type, operating system) and usage information (pages visited, time spent, links clicked).

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to:

• Provide our publishing services

• Process and respond to inquiries

• Communicate about your projects

• Send newsletters and marketing (with consent)

• Improve our services and website

• Protect rights and prevent fraud

• Comply with legal obligations

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information with:

• Service providers (web hosting, email platforms, payment processors)

• Book distributors and retailers (Amazon, IngramSpark, etc.)

• Law enforcement (if required by law)

• Business successors (in case of merger or acquisition)

All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

4. COOKIES AND TRACKING

We use cookies for:

• Essential website functionality

• Analytics (Google Analytics)

• Marketing and advertising

• Remembering your preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit functionality.

5. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable security measures:

• SSL encryption for data transmission

• Secure servers and databases

• Regular security audits

• Limited employee access to personal data

• Confidentiality agreements with staff

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain information as long as necessary:

• Inquiry forms: 2 years or until deletion requested

• Newsletter subscribers: Until unsubscribe

• Published authors: Agreement duration + 7 years

• Financial records: 7 years (legal requirement)

• Website analytics: 26 months

7. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information

• Opt out of marketing communications

• Object to certain processing activities

California Residents (CCPA):

• Right to know what information we collect

• Right to opt out of sale (we don't sell your info)

• Right to deletion

• Right to non-discrimination

European Residents (GDPR):

• Right to access, rectification, erasure

• Right to restrict processing

• Right to data portability

• Right to object

• Right to lodge a complaint

Contact privacy@crownedlionbooks.com to exercise your rights.

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our services are not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in EEA). We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn we have, we will delete it immediately.

9. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

We are based in the United States. By using our services, you consent to transfer of your information to the U.S., which may have different data protection laws than your country.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the 'Last Updated' date.

Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. CONTACT US

Crowned Lion Books

7560 Tumbledown Trail, Verona, Wisconsin 53593 United States

Email: privacy@crownedlionbooks.com

Phone: 608.770.2032

We will respond to privacy requests within 30 days.