Privacy Policy

Introduction & Applicability

At Atlas Publishers (www.atlaspublishers.com), safeguarding your privacy and protecting your intellectual property is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we utilize this data, and the strict procedures in place for requesting modifications, corrections, or the complete deletion of your personal data.
This policy applies to all visitors to our Sites and governs the collection, storage, processing, and transfer of information in both online and offline contexts, including direct phone and messaging communications with our operations team. We may update this policy at any time, and we encourage users to review it periodically.

Definitions

  • Financial Information: Refers to any private personal financial data, including credit card numbers and billing details.
  • Personal Information: Indicates any data that can identify an individual, either alone or when combined with other behavioral datasets.
  • Marketing Information: Includes both Web Analytical Information and Personal Information (e.g., name, email, phone number) utilized to optimize our promotional activities.
  • Web Analytical Information: Comprises automated, internet-generated data collected during your visits to our Sites.
  • Sites: Refers to www.atlaspublishers.com and any official sub-pages, landing pages, or digital sales funnels authorized by our organization.
  • We, Us, Our, and Organization: Refers directly to Atlas Publishers.

Information We Collect & Meta Tracking Technologies

We collect information through direct user interactions (such as contact forms and phone consultations) and automatically via advanced internet tracking technologies:
  • Voluntarily Provided Data: When you request a free manuscript evaluation, apply for a publishing package, or submit a query through Meta Lead Forms, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and manuscript metrics (genre, word count, and draft status).
  • Automatically Collected Web Analytical Information: Upon each visit to our Sites, we automatically gather behavioral data that does not personally identify you. This includes your IP address, timestamp, geographic location (country, state, city), browser language, and device type.
  • Meta Pixel & Conversions API (CAPI) Integration: To optimize our advertising campaigns on Facebook and Instagram, our Sites utilize the Meta Pixel and server-side Conversions API. These tools track actions you take on our site (e.g., viewing a specific service page like Ghostwriting or Book Editing). This data is securely processed to help us deliver highly relevant promotional resources, such as The Amazon KDP Blueprint Guide, to targeted authors.

Use of Collected Information

  • Personal & Marketing Information: We value your trust. We use your details to deliver requested products and services; respond to your publishing inquiries; manage campaigns; and optimize our website layout. We may employ automated dialing systems, email sequences, or direct text messaging to communicate updates regarding your manuscript evaluation.
  • Financial Information Security: Financial data is strictly used for transaction processing, risk assessment, and operational analysis. To protect your credit card information submitted online, we implement Secure Socket Layer (SSL) 128-bit encryption. No one, including our internal administrative or sales staff, has access to your full credit card details. All transactions are securely routed through our verified merchant gateway provider (Stripe).

Absolute Restriction on Data Sharing

Atlas Publishers does not sell, rent, trade, lease, or transfer your personally identifiable information or manuscript drafts to unrelated third parties or outside marketing firms. Non-personally identifiable visitor tracking data may occasionally be shared with trusted analytical partners solely to monitor our site traffic metrics and ad campaign performance.

Monitoring of Communications

For training, compliance, and quality assurance purposes, Atlas Publishers reserves the right to monitor and retain records of all incoming and outgoing communications (including phone calls and emails) between independent authors and our sales or project management representatives. Communications are retained only as long as necessary to fulfill service agreements or comply with legal obligations.

Opt-Out Options & Your Data Rights

You maintain complete control over your personal data:
  • Marketing Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the link provided at the bottom of our communications.
  • Cookie Management: You can disable cookies or clear tracking caches through your browser's native settings, though doing so may limit your interaction with certain automated tools on our Sites.
  • Data Deletion Requests: You have the right to request the total extraction and permanent removal of your contact details and manuscript files from our active CRM database. To initiate this, contact our administrative hub directly at info@atlaspublishers.com or call (858) 222-4922

Children's Privacy

Our Sites and self-publishing services are not designed for or targeted toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately to have it purged from our servers.

Policy Revisions

Atlas Publishers may periodically adjust this Privacy Policy to align with changing data laws and Meta developer guidelines. If we intend to utilize your personal information in a manner materially different from what was stated at the time of collection, we will endeavor to notify you at least 30 days in advance via your provided email address.

Accessing Your Information and Contacting Us

For access to or to update any of your Personal Information or to inquire about our privacy practices, please contact us at:
  • Email: info@atlaspublishers.com
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