Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Overview
Whitman Cross Publishing respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website and how we use it.
We keep things simple: we only collect information you give us directly, and we never sell your data to anyone.
What Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Name and email address when you sign up for our newsletter
- Name, email, and message content when you contact us through our contact form
- Any information you include in manuscript submissions
Automatic Information
- Pages you visit on our website
- Time and date of your visits
- Your browser type and operating system
- Your general location (city and country, not your exact address)
- Your IP address
Cookies
We use cookies to understand how visitors use our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not work properly if you do.
How We Use Your Information
Email Addresses:
- Send you book updates and news (only if you signed up for our newsletter)
- Respond to your questions or submission inquiries
- Send you confirmation emails when you contact us
Website Usage Data:
- Understand which pages are popular
- Improve our website design and content
- Fix technical problems
- Prevent spam and abuse
We do not use your information for advertising or sell it to third parties.
Third-Party Services
We use these services to run our website:
Bluehost (Website Hosting)
Bluehost hosts our website and has access to technical data about visits to our site. They follow their own privacy policy.
Mailchimp or Similar (Newsletter Service)
If you sign up for our newsletter, your email address is stored in our newsletter service. They follow their own privacy policy. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email.
Google Analytics (Website Statistics)
We use Google Analytics to understand how people use our site. Google collects data about your visit and provides us with anonymous statistics. Google follows their own privacy policy.
Contact Form 7 (Contact Forms)
When you submit a contact form, your information is sent to us by email through our hosting service.
Amazon (Book Sales)
We link to Amazon where our books are sold. When you click these links and visit Amazon, you leave our site and Amazon’s privacy policy applies. We may earn a small commission if you buy a book through our link, but this does not affect your privacy or the price you pay.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your information:
- Our website uses HTTPS encryption
- Our hosting provider maintains security measures
- We limit access to personal information to only what’s needed
- We do not store payment information (all sales happen on Amazon)
No system is completely secure. We do our best to protect your data, but we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Access Your Information
You can request a copy of any personal information we have about you. Email us at [email protected]
Delete Your Information
You can ask us to delete your information at any time. Email us at [email protected] and we’ll remove your data from our systems within 30 days.
Unsubscribe from Emails
Click the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any newsletter email, or email us at [email protected]
Update Your Information
Contact us at [email protected] to update or correct your information.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will delete it.
International Users
Our website is accessible worldwide. If you visit from outside Australia, your information may be transferred to and stored in Australia where our servers are located. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.
Different countries have different privacy laws. We follow Australian privacy principles, which provide strong protection for personal information.
Changes To This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
If we make significant changes, we will notify newsletter subscribers by email.
Your continued use of our website after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, contact us:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to privacy inquiries within 7 business days.