Privacy Policy This Privacy Policy describes how PublicationReady.com ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects the personal information you provide on our website publicationready.com (the "Website"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws. 1. Information We Collect We collect the following types of personal data when you use our Website: - Email addresses: We collect email addresses for account creation and security purposes. - IP addresses: We collect IP addresses to enhance the security of our platform. 2. How We Use Your Information We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes: - Account Creation: Your email address is used to create and manage your account on our platform. It also serves as a means of communication between us and you. - Security: We collect IP addresses to prevent fraudulent activities and unauthorized access to our services. We may also use this information to investigate and address security issues. 3. Data Sharing We do not share your personal data with third parties. Your information remains confidential and is used solely for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy. 4. Data Security We understand the importance of protecting your personal information and employ industry-standard security measures to safeguard it. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. While we cannot guarantee 100% security, we continuously strive to maintain the highest level of protection for your data. 5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We do not use cookies or any other tracking technologies on our Website. Your privacy is important to us, and we do not engage in any form of online tracking without your explicit consent. 6. Data Deletion and Modification You have the right to request deletion or modification of your personal data held by us. To do so, please contact us at liz@publicationready.com. We will promptly respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws. 7. Data Retention Documents uploaded to our servers are stored for one year after the order completion, as necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you and for archival purposes. After this period, your data will be securely deleted from our systems unless we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory reasons. 8. Right to Refuse and Delete Accounts We reserve the right to refuse an order and delete accounts if suspicious activities are suspected or if it is necessary to comply with legal obligations. Changes to this Privacy Policy We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or data practices, you can contact us at liz@publicationready.com. Last Updated: July 15, 2024