SPI Publications — Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2025
Overview
SPI Publications (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all authors, readers, and website users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information. By accessing our services, submitting manuscripts, or using our website, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information (Provided by You)
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Postal address
- Payment information (not stored by us; processed by payment partners)
- Author photo or bio (optional)
- Manuscripts, covers, and other publishing materials
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device and browser information
- Cookies and usage analytics
- IP address (for security purposes)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for legitimate business and publishing purposes, including:
- Processing and reviewing manuscripts
- Managing your publishing project
- Communicating updates and support
- Distributing your book on marketplaces (Amazon, Flipkart, SPI Store)
- Sending royalty and sales reports
- Producing marketing materials (with author permission)
- Improving website performance and customer experience
- Internal documentation, accounting, and compliance
Note: We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third party.
3. Data Security
We use industry-standard measures to protect your information, including secure servers, restricted staff access, and encrypted communication where applicable. However, no system is 100% secure, and SPI Publications is not responsible for breaches caused by internet vulnerabilities, third-party platforms (Amazon, Flipkart), or author negligence.
5. Author Content & Confidentiality
Manuscripts and cover files remain confidential within SPI Publications. Files may be shared internally with editors, designers, and distributors only. We are not liable for plagiarism claims, content theft, or legal consequences arising from the author’s own writing. Any leaked content due to author negligence (forwarding files to outsiders, drive links shared publicly) is not our responsibility.
7. Data Retention
We retain author/project data for a minimum of 5 years after publishing for royalty and record purposes. Published books’ metadata may be retained indefinitely unless delisting occurs.
Authors may request removal of personal information if their book is delisted or they are no longer associated with SPI Publications (delisting fees apply as per our Terms & Conditions).
8. Your Rights as an Author/User
You may request access to your stored personal data, correction of incorrect information, or removal of personal data (if not required for legal or financial records). SPI Publications may reject requests if the data is required for regulatory compliance, conflicts with publishing agreements, or poses a security or legal risk.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website or documents may contain links to Amazon, Flipkart, social media, and payment gateways. SPI Publications is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party platforms.
10. Communication Policy
By using our services, you consent to receive WhatsApp updates, email notifications, and rare SMS alerts. Harassment, abusive language, or spam behaviour may result in support suspension or service termination.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Revised policies become effective immediately upon posting on our website.
12. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at:
Email: contact@spipublications.in
