Privacy Policy

Last updated: 03/10/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how CelestForge Publishing (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and safeguards your personal data.

Scope

This Policy applies to our websites, dashboards, forms, and services related to author submissions, agreements, and royalties.

Information We Collect

You provide

Account details (name, email, password)
Manuscripts, cover files, notes
Billing/royalty information (as applicable)

We collect automatically

Usage & device data (IP, browser, logs)
Cookies and similar technologies (see Cookie Policy)

How We Use Data

Provide and secure accounts, dashboards, and submission workflows
Process agreements, royalties, and support requests
Improve services and prevent fraud/abuse
Comply with legal obligations

Security

We use administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal data. No system is 100% secure; please use strong passwords and keep them confidential.

Data Retention

We retain data as long as needed for the purposes above, to comply with legal duties, and to resolve disputes. Retention periods vary by record type.

Your Rights

Access, correct, or delete your data
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Object to or restrict certain processing
Request data portability

To exercise rights, email privacy@celestforgepublishing.com. We may need to verify your identity.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their personal data.

International Transfers

Where data is transferred across borders, we use appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy. We will post changes here with a new “Last updated” date.

Contact

Privacy questions? Contact privacy@celestforgepublishing.com.