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Privacy | Author Central

1. Introduction

Author Central ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

Important: Author Central is an independent service and is not affiliated with Amazon or Amazon's Author Central service. This privacy policy applies only to our independent platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect: name, email address, and password.

2.2 Content You Upload

Book information, bonus content, QR codes, and any other content you choose to upload to the platform.

2.3 Reader Information

Email addresses and names of readers who subscribe through your companion pages (you control this data as the author).

2.4 Usage Data

Analytics data including page views, QR scans, and engagement metrics.

2.5 Payment Information

Payment data is processed by Stripe. We do not store your full credit card information.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our service
• To process your subscriptions and payments
• To send you service-related communications
• To provide analytics and insights about your content
• To improve our service and develop new features
• To prevent fraud and ensure platform security

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal information.

We may share data with:

• Service providers (hosting, email delivery, payment processing)
• When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• With your explicit consent

5. Your Reader Data

Important: Email addresses collected through your companion pages belong to you, the author. You are the data controller for this information. We are the data processor. You are responsible for complying with applicable data protection laws (GDPR, CAN-SPAM, etc.) when communicating with your readers.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent at any time

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain information for legal compliance and legitimate business purposes.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide functionality, analyze usage, and improve our service. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the service.

13. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at: privacy@authorcentral.net