Privacy Statement

Privacy Policy of Dean & Francis Press

Last Updated: [07.28.2023]

Welcome to Dean & Francis Press, where we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in relation to publishing and writer rights.

Information Collection

As a publishing platform, we may collect various types of personal information from writers and users of our website. This includes your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any other details you provide to us voluntarily or as part of the publishing process.

Use of Information

Dean & Francis Press uses the information collected to facilitate the publishing process and provide services to writers. This includes managing submissions, editing manuscripts, designing book covers, communicating with writers, and processing payments related to publishing services.

Legal Basis for Processing

The legal basis for processing your personal data may vary depending on the nature of the publishing agreement between Dean & Francis Press and the writer. Typically, data processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or at the writer's request to take steps before entering into a contract.

Data Sharing

We understand the importance of writer rights and will not share your personal information beyond what is required for the publishing process. However, certain publishing services, such as distribution and marketing, may require sharing some information with trusted third-party partners. Rest assured, we take measures to ensure these partners maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.

Copyright and Writer Rights

Dean & Francis Press respects the copyright and intellectual property rights of writers. By submitting your work for publishing, you agree to transfer your knowledge's ownership to the publisher. We needed the author to transfer the copyright to us to meet the open-access requirements.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand user preferences. You have the option to manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings.

Data Security

Safeguarding your data is of utmost importance to us. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the publishing services you have requested or for other essential purposes, such as complying with legal obligations.

User Rights

As a writer, you have certain rights regarding your personal data. You may access, correct, or update your information, and you can request the deletion of your data once the publishing process is complete, as long as it does not conflict with any legal obligations.

Updates to the Privacy Policy

Dean & Francis Press is committed to reviewing and updating this privacy policy as needed. Any changes or updates will be posted on this page with the revised "Last Updated" date.

Thank you for choosing Dean & Francis Press for your publishing journey. We are honored to be part of your creative process and will do our best to protect your information and uphold your writer rights.