Privacy Policy for Mercury Book Publishing

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Introduction
At Mercury Book Publishing, we prioritise protecting your personal information and ensuring transparency about how we handle your data. This privacy policy outlines our practices and demonstrates our commitment to data security and compliance with UK laws, including GDPR.

Definitions

• Personal Information: Any data relating to an identifiable individual (e.g., name, contact details).
• Data Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, such as collection, storage, or use.
• Data Controller: The entity determining the purposes and means of data processing.
• Data Processor: An entity processing data on behalf of the data controller.

Information Collection and Use
We may collect personal information such as:

• Contact details: Name, email, phone number.
• Payment information: For processing transactions.
• Browsing data: Cookies, IP address, and user activity on our site.

The information is used for providing services, improving user experience, marketing, and fulfilling legal obligations. Sensitive information, if collected, will be handled with heightened security measures.

Data Storage and Protection
Your personal information is stored securely using industry-standard practices, including encryption and access controls. We conduct regular security audits to safeguard data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance user experience, for analytics, advertising, and functional purposes.

• Types of cookies used:
  • Essential cookies: Necessary for site functionality.
  • Analytics cookies: To collect user interaction data for improvements.
  • Advertising cookies: For targeted marketing.

Users can manage their cookie preferences through their browser settings or by using our cookie management tool. Please refer to our detailed cookie policy for more information.

User Rights and GDPR Compliance
Under GDPR, you have rights including:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request the deletion of your data, subject to conditions.
• Restriction: Limit the processing of your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. As a data controller, Mercury Book Publishing is responsible for processing your data lawfully and transparently.

Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: enquiries@mercurybookpublishing.media
Address: PO Box 4422, Office 1309, 13th Floor, Creative Tower, Fujairah, UAE

Updates and Changes
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes via our website or direct communication. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Conclusion
Your privacy matters to us at Mercury Book Publishing. We are dedicated to protecting your personal information and maintaining transparency about our data practices. Please review our policy regularly for any updates.