Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 22, 2025

At Umbrey & Joseph Books (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website umbreyandjosephbooks.com (the “Site”). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Manuscript or project submissions
  • Payment details (if applicable)
  • Other information voluntarily submitted via forms, surveys, or direct communication

b. Automatically Collected Information:
When you visit our Site, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages you view
  • Referring URL
  • Time and date of access

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We may use cookies and similar technologies to personalize content, remember user preferences, and analyze traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of the Site may not function properly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and submissions
  • Send newsletters or promotional materials (with your consent)
  • Process transactions or applications
  • Improve our Site and services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraud or misuse of the Site

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email services, payment processors)
  • Legal authorities, when required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business partners, only with your explicit consent

4. Email Communications

If you opt into our email list, you may receive occasional updates, offers, or announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or contacting us directly.

5. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access or request a copy of your personal data
  • Correct or update information
  • Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Object to or restrict certain types of processing
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [your@email.com].

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information using physical, technical, and administrative security measures. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of those sites. We recommend reviewing their policies separately.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected data from a child, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes indicates your acceptance.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Umbrey & Joseph Books
[Your Address or P.O. Box]
[City, State, ZIP]
Email: [your@email.com]
Phone: [Your Business Number]