Privacy You Can Trust — A Commitment from Shrewd Book Publishing At Shrewd Book Publishing we respect your privacy and are dedicated to protecting the personal information of authors, readers, and partners. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use and store it, and the choices available to you. We collect information necessary to provide publishing services, process submissions and orders, manage accounts, and communicate updates — and we do not sell your personal data. Security and data handling: We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures such as encryption, access controls, and regular audits to safeguard your information. Data retention is limited to what is necessary for the purposes described and in line with legal obligations. Third-party partners and sharing: We may share information with trusted service providers who support our operations, including printers, distributors, and payment processors. All partners are contractually required to maintain robust privacy and security practices. Your rights and choices: You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data, and to withdraw consent where applicable. You can manage cookies and tracking preferences through your browser or our site settings. Contact and updates: For privacy requests, questions, or to exercise your rights, contact our Privacy Team at privacy@shrewdbookpublishing.example. We may update this policy to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements and will communicate significant changes on our site. Hero image keywords: bookshelf, hardcover books, cozy reading space Security image keywords: padlock, shield, data protection, encryption Team image keywords: editorial meeting, collaboration, publishing desk