At The Authors Divine, we know how personal your stories, ideas, and information are. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it to support you as an author, reader, or visitor to our website and services.
If you have any questions or want clarification on anything in this policy, you’re always welcome to contact us through our website’s contact form or the email address provided there.
AgreementBy using The Authors Divine website or our services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
The Authors Divine is an independent book publishing and author services agency. We are not directly partnered with or owned by any e-commerce platform (such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.). Where we assist with publishing on such platforms, we do so as a third-party service provider on your behalf.
Information We CollectWe only collect information that helps us provide and improve our publishing and author services. When we ask for personal details, we’ll make it clear why we’re asking.
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
Your name
Email address
Phone number
Any information you choose to share with us directly (e.g., through forms, emails, or consultations)
If you create an account or sign up for services with The Authors Divine, we may also ask for:
Company or pen name
Mailing or billing address
Project-related information (for example, book genre, manuscript details, marketing preferences)
We do not request more information than we need to provide our services.
How We Use Your InformationWe use the information we collect to help you on your publishing journey and to improve how our website and services work. This includes:
Operating, maintaining, and improving our website and online tools
Providing our services (such as consultations, publishing support, editing, design, and marketing)
Understanding how visitors and authors use our website to improve content, features, and user experience
Developing new services or refining existing offerings for authors
Communicating with you about updates, service-related notices, special offers, or resources that may be relevant to your projects
Detecting, investigating, and preventing fraudulent or abusive activity
If at any time you no longer wish to receive promotional emails from us, you can opt out by using the unsubscribe link provided in our communication (where applicable) or by contacting us directly.
Server LogsLike most websites, The Authors Divine uses server log files. This is a standard practice that helps us understand traffic and keep our systems secure.
These logs may include:
IP address
Browser type
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Date and time of visit
Referring pages and exit pages
Number of clicks or general navigation patterns
This information is not linked to personally identifiable information. We use it to:
Analyze trends
Administer and secure the website
Administer and secure the website
Gather broad demographic information for internal use
We use cookies to make your experience smoother and more personalized. Cookies help us:
Remember your preferences
Understand which pages are most helpful or interesting
Improve the layout and content of our website
By continuing to use The Authors Divine website, you consent to our use of cookies.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
We may work with third-party service providers and advertisers who use technologies such as cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons. These tools allow them to:
Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
Measure the performance of their ads or services
Measure the performance of their ads or services
These third parties may collect information such as your IP address and browser details. The Authors Divine does not have access to or control over these third-party cookies or tracking technologies.
We encourage you to review the Privacy Policies of any third-party services or advertisers you interact with, including how to opt out of certain practices. You can also control many tracking technologies through your browser settings.
If you are a resident of California, you may have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:
1. Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you.
2. Request deletion of personal data we have collected about you, subject to certain legal exceptions.
3. Request that your personal data not be sold to third parties (we do not sell personal data, but this right is still recognized).
If you submit a request, we will respond within one month (or as required by law). To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided on our website.
If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or another region where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of access – You can request copies of your personal data.
Right to rectification – You can ask us to correct information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
Right to erasure– You can request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
Right to restrict processing – You can ask us to limit how we process your data, under certain conditions.
Right to object to processing – You can object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing.
Right to data portability – You can request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization or directly to you, where technically feasible and legally permitted.
We will respond to valid requests within one month (or within any legally permitted extension). To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
We care deeply about protecting the privacy of children.
The Authors Divine does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will act promptly to remove such information from our records where required by law.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
Changes in our services
Legal or regulatory requirements
Improvements in how we communicate with you about privacy
When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically so you stay informed about how we handle your information.