Effective Date: 10/9/2025

Authors Unleashed (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect data when you visit our website authorsunleashed.com (“Site”).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Author Submissions

• Your name or pen name
• Book title, cover image, and summary/description
• Buy link (to a third-party website)
• Optional contact information you choose to provide

This information is used solely to display your book and manage its listing on the Site.

B. Voting Data

• Anonymous vote records
• IP address (used only to prevent duplicate voting)

This data is used only to calculate and display rankings in the “Top Rated” section.

C. Mailing List

• Your email address
• Optional name

We use this only to send occasional updates about the site, featured books, or author opportunities. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link provided in every email.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used only for:

• Displaying submitted books and related content
• Managing and displaying book rankings
• Sending limited, optional email updates

We do not sell, rent, or share your information outside of these purposes.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal bases for collecting and using personal information are:

• Consent: when you voluntarily submit information or join the mailing list.
• Legitimate Interests: for site functionality such as voting and preventing abuse.
• Compliance with Legal Obligations: when required by applicable law.

4. Your Rights

Under GDPR (EU/EEA Residents)

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent at any time (for mailing list or submissions)
• Request data portability
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Remember preferences
• Measure site performance and visitor engagement

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not function properly without them.

8. Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to third-party retailers or external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Authors Unleashed is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have done so, we will delete such information promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted signifies acceptance of the revised Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

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