Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 7 2024

Tanzanite Publishing House ("Company," "We," "Our," "Us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in any way. By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you use our services, you may be asked to provide certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:

Name
Email address
Postal address
Phone number
Payment information (e.g., credit card details)
Other details required for publishing, such as author bios, pen names, etc.

Non-Personal Information

We also collect non-personal information about your interactions with our website, including:

IP address
Browser type
Operating system
Referral URL
Pages visited and duration of visit
Cookies and other tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and improve our services.
Process payments and fulfill service requests.
Communicate with you, including sending notifications, updates, and marketing materials.
Personalize your experience on our website.
Analyze website traffic and user behavior for improvements.
Ensure the security of our website and services.

Marketing and Communications

By providing your email address, you agree to receive occasional marketing emails and newsletters from us. You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails.

3. How We Share Your Information

We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers) who help us operate our business.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law, in response to legal requests (e.g., court orders), or to protect the rights and safety of Tanzanite Publishing House, our users, or others.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the new owner.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Enhance your browsing experience.
Understand and save your preferences for future visits.
Compile aggregate data about site traffic and interactions.

You can choose to have your browser warn you each time a cookie is sent, or you can choose to disable cookies entirely through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit the functionality of our website.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. Our website uses secure protocols (e.g., HTTPS) and industry-standard encryption for sensitive information such as payment details. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Retention of Information

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. You can request to have your information deleted at any time, subject to legal obligations.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Rectification: You may request a copy of your personal data and ask for corrections if the information is inaccurate.
Data Portability: You may request your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Be Forgotten: You can request the deletion of your personal information under certain conditions, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Opt-Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by following the instructions provided in the emails.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info at tanzanitepublishing dot com.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove that information from our systems.

10. 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." We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Tanzanite Publishing House
[Contact us through our contact page.]