PRIVACY POLICY
Your story matters to us, and so does your privacy.
We believe in protecting what is personal, your information, your creative work, and your trust. This Privacy Policy explains how Black Ember Press collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website, make a purchase, subscribe to updates, submit an inquiry, or engage with our services.
Information We Collect
When you interact with Black Ember Press, we may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and information associated with purchases or inquiries.
If you inquire about publishing support, photography, or another creative service, we may also collect information related to your project, goals, timeline, location, or budget.
Payments are processed through third-party payment providers. Black Ember Press does not directly store your full payment card information.
Website and Technical Information
Like most websites, our website may automatically collect limited technical information, including your IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, and pages visited.
We may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to understand how visitors interact with our website, maintain website functionality, and improve the visitor experience.
You may manage cookies through your browser settings and, where available, through the Cookie Preferences feature on this website.
How We Use Your Information
We may use information collected through this website to:
Process and fulfill purchases
Respond to questions and inquiries
Provide publishing, photography, or other services when applicable
Communicate about an order, project, or service
Operate and improve our website
Maintain appropriate business and transaction records
Protect the security and integrity of our website
Comply with applicable legal obligations
Send newsletters, book news, announcements, or other updates when you have chosen to receive them
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in those communications.
How We Share Information
Black Ember Press does not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our website, process payments, fulfill orders, deliver communications, provide services, or otherwise operate our business.
We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect our legal rights, or as part of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, sale, or other business transition.
Email Communications
If you join the Black Ember Press community or otherwise subscribe to our email list, we may send you occasional updates about books, authors, events, reflections, products, and other Black Ember Press news.
You may unsubscribe at any time.
Transactional communications related to purchases, inquiries, or active services may still be sent when necessary.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect the personal information entrusted to us.
No website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we maintain about you.
You may also withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
To make a privacy-related request, contact us at info@blackemberpress.com.
Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, retailers, social media platforms, or other services.
Black Ember Press is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under 13, and Black Ember Press does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website.
If we learn that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Black Ember Press may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, business practices, services, or legal obligations.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Black Ember Press
info@blackemberpress.com
Last updated: August 2026