Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 1, 2026
Crimson Crow Press (“Crimson Crow,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our website (the “Site”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through the Site. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
Name
Email address
Mailing address
Telephone number
Company or organization name
Manuscript submission materials
Author biographies and related content
Messages sent through contact forms
Newsletter subscription information
Purchase and order information
Any other information you choose to provide
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Operating system
Referring website
Pages visited
Date and time of access
Time spent on pages
Clickstream and navigation data
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies to:
Operate the Site
Improve performance and functionality
Remember user preferences
Analyze traffic and usage trends
Support marketing and advertising efforts
You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies, although doing so may affect Site functionality.
2. How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
Operate and maintain the Site
Respond to inquiries and requests
Process manuscript submissions
Evaluate publishing opportunities
Provide customer support
Process orders and transactions
Deliver newsletters and promotional communications
Improve our products, services, and website
Monitor Site security and prevent fraud
Comply with legal obligations
Enforce our Terms of Use
3. Manuscript Submissions
If you submit manuscripts, proposals, queries, or other creative works through the Site:
We collect the information necessary to review your submission.
Submission materials may be shared internally with editors, reviewers, and authorized personnel.
Submission of materials does not create a confidential relationship unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Ownership of submitted materials remains with the author unless rights are transferred through a separate written agreement.
We encourage authors not to include sensitive personal information in manuscript files unless necessary.
4. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list, we may send:
Publishing announcements
Author news
Event information
Marketing communications
Updates about our books and services
You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in emails or by contacting us directly.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
Service Providers
Third-party vendors that help us operate our business, including:
Website hosting providers
Email marketing platforms
Payment processors
Analytics providers
Customer support providers
Cloud storage providers
These providers are permitted to use information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
Business Transfers
If Crimson Crow Press is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or similar transaction, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required to:
Comply with applicable laws
Respond to legal requests
Protect our rights and property
Investigate fraud or security issues
Protect the safety of users or others
6. Analytics and Advertising
We may use analytics services such as:
Google Analytics
Search Console tools
Marketing and advertising platforms
These services may collect information about your interactions with the Site through cookies and similar technologies.
For more information about Google’s practices, visit:
You may opt out of certain advertising technologies through your browser settings or applicable industry opt-out tools.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:
Provide services
Fulfill contractual obligations
Review submissions
Resolve disputes
Meet legal and regulatory requirements
Enforce our agreements
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage system is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
Parents or guardians who believe a child has submitted personal information may contact us using the information provided below.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
Access to information we hold about you
Correction of inaccurate information
Deletion of certain information
Restriction of processing
Objection to certain uses
Data portability where applicable
Withdrawal of consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
11. California Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under applicable California privacy laws, including rights related to access, correction, deletion, and disclosure of personal information.
Crimson Crow Press does not sell personal information as defined by applicable California law.
California residents may submit privacy requests using the contact information provided below.
12. International Users
If you access the Site from outside the United States, please understand that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
By using the Site, you consent to such transfers where permitted by law.
13. Third-Party Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes become effective when posted on the Site. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the effective date of the latest revision.
Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Crimson Crow Press
privacy@crimsoncrowpress.com