Southern House Publishing (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your data in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). By using our website https://southernhousepublishing.com or engaging with our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Data We Collect
Personal Data
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Address
Manuscript submissions, proposals, and other publishing-related materials
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, we may collect:
Your IP address
Browser type
Cookies and usage data via tools like Google Analytics
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect to:
Process submissions and provide publishing services
Communicate with you (email, phone, newsletters)
Respond to inquiries and support requests
Improve our website and services
Manage our legal and business obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
4. Data Storage & Security
We store your data securely on servers located in Australia and/or other jurisdictions compliant with data protection laws. Our website uses SSL encryption and other technical and administrative safeguards.
5. Third-Party Services
We may share data with trusted service providers when necessary for operations, such as:
Web hosting providers
Payment gateways
Marketing tools (e.g., email platforms)
Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy and security measures. We ensure that these services meet Australian privacy standards.
6. Cookies
We use cookies for website functionality, analytics, and personalization. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Common Cookies:
PHPSESSID: Maintains session state
wordpress_logged_in: Identifies logged-in users
Google Analytics cookies (anonymous usage tracking)
7. Embedded Content
Our website may contain embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Facebook posts). These third-party services may collect data, including your interaction and IP address, as if you were visiting their own websites. Please review their respective privacy policies.
8. Accessing and Updating Your Information
You have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate or outdated data
Request deletion of your information (unless legally required to retain it)
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
11. Legal Disclosure
We may disclose personal information if required by law, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation or protect our rights.
12. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of our website after changes indicates acceptance.