Privacy Policy

Revision Date: January 26, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Because There’s More Publishing (BTMP) (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Protecting your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website and services.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information directly from you when you:

Sign up for our mailing list
Submit a manuscript or inquiry through our contact or submission forms
Register for events, consultations, or publishing-related services
Purchase books, merchandise, or digital products through our website

The information collected may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, billing information, manuscript details, and other information relevant to your inquiry, submission, or purchase.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Respond to your inquiries and submissions
Evaluate manuscripts and provide publishing-related services
Fulfill book, merchandise, or digital product orders
Send updates about our authors, books, events, and services
Improve website functionality and user experience
Maintain internal records for administrative and operational purposes

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use tracking technologies such as cookies to enhance your experience and improve our website. These technologies help us understand website usage patterns and preferences.

By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies for these purposes. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Services

We utilize trusted third-party services to operate our website efficiently. These may include services used to:

Analyze website traffic and performance
Process secure payments
Manage email communications and mailing lists
Host and maintain secure servers
Enhance website security and performance

These third parties may collect, store, and process data as necessary to perform their services. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention Policy

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Specifically:

Mailing list information: Retained until you opt out
Contact form inquiries: Retained for up to one year
Manuscript submissions and related correspondence: Retained for up to three years
Purchase and transaction records: Retained for up to five years for tax and compliance purposes

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will promptly delete it.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

Secure and encrypted servers
Secure payment processing
Website security monitoring and threat protection

While we take data protection seriously, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

8. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Opt out of email communications using the unsubscribe link or by contacting us
Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the contact form on our website.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.