At 22 Lions Publishing, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.22Lions.com (the "Site"), interact with our services, or engage with us in other ways. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not access or use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, improve, and protect our services. We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

• Voluntarily Provided Information: If you contact us via email, sign up for newsletters, submit manuscripts, or register for services, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, payment details (if applicable), and any other information you choose to share.
• Account Information: For users creating accounts to publish or manage books, we may collect login credentials, profile details, and publication-related data (e.g., book titles, author bios).

Non-Personal Information

• Automatically Collected Data: When you visit the Site, our servers may log standard web analytics data, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, time spent on the Site, and referral sources. This helps us understand Site usage and improve performance.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content.

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, or health data) unless explicitly required for publishing services and with your consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Providing and maintaining our publishing services, such as manuscript reviews, editing, distribution, and global marketing.
• Communicating with you about your submissions, account status, or promotional offers.
• Improving the Site and services through analytics and user feedback.
• Complying with legal obligations, preventing fraud, and enforcing our terms.
• Sending marketing materials (with your consent or as permitted by law).

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it in limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties (e.g., hosting providers like Brizy, email services, payment processors) who assist in operating the Site and services, bound by confidentiality.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or government request, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
• With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed at the time of collection.

We partner with distributors (e.g., Amazon, Ingram) for book sales, sharing only necessary publication details.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. This includes encryption for sensitive data, secure servers, and access controls. However, no online transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location (e.g., under GDPR for EU residents or CCPA for California residents), you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, update, or delete your personal information.
• Withdraw consent for data processing.
• Opt out of marketing communications or cookie tracking (via browser settings or our opt-out links).

To exercise these rights, contact us. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe (typically 30 days).

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling them may limit Site functionality.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have, we will delete it promptly.

7. International Data Transfers

As a global publishing service, we may transfer data to countries outside your jurisdiction (e.g., to servers in the EU or US). We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect your information.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., social media, payment gateways). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you via email or Site posting for material changes, with the new effective date at the top. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

22 Lions Publishing

Email: info@22lions.com

This policy is governed by the laws of the United States.

Thank you for trusting 22 Lions Publishing with your publishing journey!