Effective Date:

October 17, 2024

At Smart Shark and its sub-brand, Smart Publishing, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide through our lead collection form.

1. Information We Collect

When you use our lead collection form, we collect the following information:

• Personal Information: Name, phone number, email address, website, and details about your book idea.

• Communications Consent: By submitting your information, you agree to receive SMS notifications and occasional marketing communications from Smart Publishing.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information you provide for the following purposes:

• To communicate with you about your potential book project.

• To provide you with information about our publishing services, offers, and updates.

• To manage your data within our internal systems, specifically the A.R.I.A. CRM platform, a product of Smart Shark.

3. Consent to Communications

By submitting your contact details, you expressly consent to receive communications via SMS, email, or phone regarding our services. You may opt out at any time by following the instructions in our messages or contacting us directly.

4. Data Sharing Policy

We do not share, sell, or distribute your personal information to third parties. All data is kept confidential and used solely for internal purposes related to your inquiry with Smart Publishing.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is securely stored through the A.R.I.A. CRM platform. We take appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of your data. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data from our system.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided below.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We do not use cookies or any tracking mechanisms in conjunction with the lead collection form. However, general website tracking may occur for analytics purposes, separate from the data you submit through the form.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our services constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Smart Shark

[email protected]