American Publisher Expert provides author services including ghostwriting, editing and proofreading, ebook and print publishing, formatting, book cover design, audiobook production, and book marketing. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, request a quote, subscribe to our newsletter, or work with us.
Information We Collect
At American Publisher Expert, we collect information that you provide directly to us, such as when you:
- Request an author consultation, manuscript evaluation, or service quote
- Contact us through a website form, email, or phone
- Ask about ghostwriting, editing, proofreading, publishing, formatting, cover design, audiobook production, or book marketing
- Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications
- Submit manuscript details, book materials, or project information for review
Personal information includes:
- Name, email address, and phone number
- Book topic, genre, manuscript details, word count, book stage, and service interests
- Billing or payment information only when you purchase a service or otherwise provide it
- Communication preferences
- Information you include in forms, emails, or calls
When you browse the website, we may also receive technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring page, and pages visited. We may use cookies or similar technologies for basic site functionality, security, analytics, and remembering preferences.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide quotes, consultations, and manuscript evaluations
- Provide and improve our ghostwriting, editing, proofreading, publishing, formatting, cover design, audiobook, and marketing services
- Communicate about your project, manuscript, deliverables, and appointments
- Send newsletter, service updates, and promotional materials where permitted and with your consent
- Respond to inquiries and provide author support
- Comply with legal obligations
- Send optional SMS messages about your inquiry or publishing project if you separately opt in
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers that help us host the website, store inquiries, send email or optional SMS messages, provide analytics, process payments when applicable, or deliver requested project services. These providers may use information only to perform services for us and must protect it appropriately.
SMS & Mobile Data Protection
Mobile opt-in SMS consent and phone numbers collected for SMS communication purposes will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing purposes. They may be shared with an SMS delivery provider only as needed to provide the messaging service described in our SMS Terms & Conditions.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Client manuscripts, book files, cover source files, audiobook materials, and project communications are handled confidentially and are used to provide the requested services. Ownership and usage rights remain governed by the applicable service agreement.
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, provide services, maintain business and legal records, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. You may request deletion of personal information, subject to records we must retain by law or for legitimate business purposes.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Opt out of SMS messages by replying "STOP" to any text message
For privacy requests, email privacy@americanpublisherexpert.com or call +1 (973) 200-3160.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.