Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to Barnes & Noble Global Publishing (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We provide professional services in publishing, book marketing, editing, and ghostwriting. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website or services.
By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
2. Types of Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
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Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number.
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Project Information: Details regarding your book writing, editing, or publishing project.
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Billing Information: Payment details, where applicable.
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Communications: Messages, emails, or phone conversations with our team.
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Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and other technical data collected through cookies or analytics tools.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect personal information through:
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Direct Interaction: When you contact us, fill out a form, or sign up for services.
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Website Use: Through cookies, analytics, or embedded third-party tools.
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Service Engagement: During project discussions, consultations, and service delivery.
4. Purpose of Data Collection
We use your personal information to:
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Deliver and manage publishing, editing, or marketing services.
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Communicate with you about your project and updates.
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Provide customer support.
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Process payments and maintain billing records.
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Ensure compliance with legal obligations.
5. Cookies & Website Data
Our website may use cookies to:
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Save your preferences (e.g., login or comment details).
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Improve site functionality and user experience.
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Monitor traffic via analytics tools.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.
If you leave a comment, your name, email, and website may be saved in cookies for convenience.
6. Media & Embedded Content
If you upload images, please avoid including location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract such data.
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from third-party websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly and may collect data or use cookies.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share data:
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With service providers (e.g., payment processors, IT support) under strict confidentiality.
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As required by law, regulation, or legal process.
8. Data Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
9. Data Retention
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Comments and related metadata may be stored indefinitely.
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User account data (if applicable) is stored until the account is deleted.
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Billing and project data may be stored as required by law.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
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Request access to the data we hold about you.
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Update or correct your information.
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Request deletion of your personal data (except where retention is required by law).
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Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
11. SMS & Email Communications
By providing your contact information, you consent to receive service-related emails, SMS, or calls.
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You may opt out of promotional emails at any time by clicking “unsubscribe.”
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You may stop SMS communication by replying STOP.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: info@barnesandnobleglobalpublishing.com
Phone: +1 (786) 471-4529
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “last updated” date will be revised.
Last Updated: July 1, 2025