Privacy Policy

Holtzbrinck Publishing Group – Effective Date: 20-Jan-2026 | Last Updated: 10-Feb-2026

Holtzbrinck Publishing Group ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") respects the privacy of its visitors and clients. We are committed to safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit www.holtzbrinckpublishinggroup.com or interact with any of our services.

Company Identity

Holtzbrinck Publishing Group
652 11th Ave San Diego, CA 92101

Business Hours: Monday–Friday, 9AM–6PM PST

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact us or request information regarding our services, we may collect certain details that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Information related to your book or manuscript
  • Billing details (processed securely through authorized third-party payment providers)

For security reasons, we do not store complete credit card details within our systems.

Automatically Collected Information

When users access or browse our website, certain technical information may be automatically gathered, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device or system information
  • Pages viewed on our website
  • Duration of time spent on pages
  • Referral sources or traffic origins

Cookies & Analytics Technologies

Our website may use cookies, tracking pixels, and analytics technologies (such as Google Analytics and other advertising measurement tools) to improve website functionality, evaluate visitor behavior, and enhance marketing effectiveness.

Account Credentials and Login Information

Holtzbrinck Publishing Group does not request, collect, or store login credentials for any third-party accounts, including publishing platforms, retail platforms, or advertising accounts.

Authors maintain complete ownership and control of their accounts at all times. Any publishing or distribution activities are performed under the author's own account access and authorization.

Clients are advised not to share passwords or sensitive login information through our website forms, email, or any other communication channels.

Advertising Measurement & Conversion Tracking

Our website may utilize advertising measurement technologies provided by platforms such as Google Ads to understand how visitors interact with our website and to measure the performance of our marketing campaigns.

When a visitor submits information such as an email address or phone number through our website forms or chat, this information may be securely processed and shared in hashed form with advertising platforms for conversion measurement purposes.

This process allows us to understand whether our advertising campaigns generate legitimate customer inquiries and helps us improve our services and marketing efforts.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through our website may be used for purposes including:

  • Delivering publishing and promotional services
  • Responding to inquiries and support requests
  • Providing updates regarding ongoing projects
  • Processing payments and service transactions
  • Improving website functionality and user experience
  • Managing advertising and marketing campaigns
  • Sending communications related to your services or project

We do not sell, lease, or trade personal information to third parties.

Marketing Communications

By submitting your contact details through our website, you consent to receiving communications related to our services.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by:

  • Using the unsubscribe link included in our emails
  • Contacting our support team directly

Data Sharing

We may share limited information only with trusted service providers when necessary, including:

  • Payment processing partners
  • Advertising and marketing platforms used for campaign management
  • Website hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Government or legal authorities when disclosure is required by law

All service providers are required to follow appropriate security and data protection standards.

Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable safeguards intended to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable privacy regulations, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we maintain about you
  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Withdraw consent previously provided

Requests related to personal data can be submitted to:

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Third-Party Platforms

Holtzbrinck Publishing Group provides independent publishing services, which may include manuscript editing and formatting, cover design preparation, assistance with preparing book files for publication, and guidance related to organizing book information and publication materials.

Publishing preparation is typically completed while the author retains full ownership and control of their work and operates within the author’s own accounts.

Holtzbrinck Publishing Group operates solely as an independent publishing services provider and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any bookstores, retailers, or distribution services.

Policy Updates

We may revise or update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of our website after any updates are posted indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

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