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Privacy Policy

This policy explains how [NOT SET: company name] ("we") uses personal data on selfpressbooks.com.

What we collect

Authors: name, email, password (stored only as a secure hash), and the books and files you upload.
Buyers: name, email, phone (optional) and UK delivery address.
Payments are processed by Stripe. We do not see or store your full card number.

Why we use it

To run author accounts and publish books.
To print and deliver orders. Your name and delivery address are shared with our print partner in India and with India Post so the book can be printed and posted.
To meet legal and accounting obligations.

International transfers

Order details are transferred to India for printing and posting. [OWNER TO CONFIRM: the safeguards used for this transfer under UK GDPR.]

Cookies

We use one essential cookie to keep you logged in and one to remember your basket. We do not use advertising or analytics cookies.

How long we keep data

[OWNER TO CONFIRM: retention periods.]

Your rights

You can ask to see, correct or delete your data by emailing [NOT SET: contact email]. You can also complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk).

Data protection contact: [NOT SET: data protection contact / ICO registration number].