Last updated: October 1, 2025
Welcome to Tate Publishing (“we”, “us”, “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit tatepublishing.org (the “Website”) or use our services.
By using the Website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Website or services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information you provide
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Name, email address, phone number, mailing address (if applicable)
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Details about your project: manuscript, requirements, genre, word count, deadlines
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Payment information (processed via third‑party processor)
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Communication content (emails, messages)
1.2 Automatically collected information
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IP address, device type, browser and operating system
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Usage data: pages visited, time spent, referral source, clicks
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Cookies, local storage, web beacons
1.3 Third‑party sources
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Analytics tools (Google Analytics, etc.)
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Payment processors
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Other integrations (e.g. email services, CRM)
2. How We Use Information
We use personal data for purposes including:
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To respond to inquiries, process orders, deliver services
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To communicate with you (updates, marketing, transactional emails)
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To analyze and improve our Website and services
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Fraud detection, security, legal compliance
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Marketing and advertising (only with consent where required)
3. Legal Basis (for EU / GDPR users)
If you are in the EU or in areas covered by GDPR, the legal bases include:
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Consent (for marketing, cookies)
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Legitimate interest (for improving our services, security, analytics)
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Performance of a contract (to deliver the services you request)
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Compliance with legal obligations
4. Cookies & Similar Technologies
4.1 What are cookies
Small data files placed on your device to track certain info.
4.2 Types of cookies we use
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Essential cookies (for website function)
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Performance and analytics cookies
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Advertising / targeting cookies
4.3 Your choices
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You can disable cookies via browser settings
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Opt‑out of analytics tracking (e.g. via Google opt‑out tools)
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Delete cookies anytime
5. Sharing & Disclosure of Information
We may share your information with:
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Service providers / contractors (payment processors, email services, editors)
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Legal or regulatory authorities (if required)
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In business transfers (if company merges or sells)
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With your consent
We require that third parties maintain confidentiality and security.
6. Data Security & Retention
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We implement administrative, technical, organizational safeguards to protect personal data
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We limit access to data to authorized personnel only
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We retain personal data as long as necessary (e.g. for active projects, legal obligations, backups)
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After expiration of retention period, we securely delete/pseudonymize data
7. Your Rights (for EU / applicable jurisdictions)
Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:
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Access your personal data
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Correct / update inaccurate data
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Delete or erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
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Restrict or object to processing
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Data portability
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Withdraw consent (for marketing)
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Lodge complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise rights, contact us at [email address].
8. Third‑Party Links & External Sites
Our Website may link to third‑party websites (partners, tools, resources). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Check their Privacy Policies before using them.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 16 (or other age per jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal info from children. If you believe we did, contact us for deletion.
10. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post changes here with “Last updated” date. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 440 N Barranca Ave #5919, Covina, CA 91723, United States
Phone: +1 (213) 555‑1987