Privacy policy

Effective Date: August, 2024

Pinnacle Hybrid Publishing (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and in accordance with applicable U.S. laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and other relevant federal and state privacy regulations.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, communicate with us, or use our publishing and marketing services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

Full name
Email address
Contact number
Mailing address
Payment details (for transactions)
Book manuscript files and related materials you submit
Any other personal data you voluntarily provide through forms, email, or our website

b. Non-Personal Information

Browser type and version
IP address and geolocation
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and other site usage data
Device type and operating system

c. Cookies and Tracking Data

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your data for the following purposes:

To deliver and improve our publishing and marketing services
To communicate with you regarding inquiries, submissions, or transactions
To process payments securely
To manage author accounts and project updates
To send marketing materials, newsletters, and promotional offers (only with your consent)
To comply with legal requirements

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not sell, rent, release, or transfer your SMS consent or phone number to any third party for any third party marketing purposes. We may share information with:

Service Providers – payment processors, email platforms, cloud storage providers, and other tools necessary for operations
Legal Authorities – when required by law, court order, or government request
Business Transfers – in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale

4. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we take every precaution, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law. Manuscript files and project materials are stored securely and may be deleted upon written request after project completion.

6. Your Rights

Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act and other applicable laws, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct or update inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for certain processing activities
Lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission

For requests, email us at: [Insert Contact Email]

7. Cookies Policy

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may affect website functionality.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated Effective Date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at:

📧 Email: info@pinnaclehybridpublishing.com
📞 Phone: (860) 634-5535
📍 Mailing Address:
Pinnacle Hybrid Publishing
PO Box 43
Budd Lake, New Jersey, United States, 07828