Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 22, 2025
Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Adamo Press (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose information when you visit our website www.adamopress.com (the “Site”), purchase books, submit queries, or subscribe to our email newsletter. 

By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Customers

• Name

• Email address

• Billing address (processed by PayPal)

• Order details

Authors

• Name or pen name

• Email address

• Submission materials

• Biographical information

• Any additional information included in submissions

Newsletter Subscribers

• Email address

• Name (optional)

General Inquiries

• Contact details and message content

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser and device type

• Operating system

• Pages visited and referring URLs

• Date and time of visits

• Cookies and analytics data

2. Payments

All payments are securely processed by PayPal. We do not collect or store your credit card or financial account details.

PayPal processes personal data according to its own Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review PayPal’s privacy practices before making a purchase.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data for the following purposes:

3.1 Business Operations

• Process book orders and transactions

• Deliver purchased products

• Respond to inquiries and support requests

3.2 Author Submissions

• Review and evaluate submissions

• Communicate with authors regarding submissions

• Maintain internal records related to submissions

Submission materials are treated as confidential and are not shared outside our organization except as required for evaluation or legal compliance.

3.3 Marketing & Communications

• Send newsletters, announcements, and promotional emails

• Inform customers about new releases, events, or offers

Marketing emails are sent only with consent where required by law. You may unsubscribe at any time.

3.4 Website Improvement & Analytics

• Monitor and analyze website usage

• Improve functionality, content, and user experience

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR – EU Users)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal data based on:

• Consent (newsletter subscriptions, optional cookies)

• Contractual necessity (processing book purchases)

• Legitimate interests (website analytics, business operations)

• Legal obligations (tax, accounting, regulatory compliance)

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable essential website functions

• Analyze traffic and usage patterns

• Improve site performance

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser or our cookie consent tool where applicable.

6. Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you will receive emails related to:

• New book releases

• Publisher announcements

• Promotions and events

Each email includes an unsubscribe link, allowing you to opt out at any time.

We comply with:

• GDPR (EU)

• CAN-SPAM Act (U.S.)

7. Sharing of Personal Data

We do NOT sell personal information.

We may share personal data with:

• Payment processors (PayPal)

• Our email marketing providers

• Website hosting and IT service providers

• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

All service providers are contractually required to protect personal data and use it only for authorized purposes.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure compliance with data protection laws.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill contractual and business obligations

• Comply with legal requirements

• Resolve disputes

• Maintain internal records

Author submission materials may be retained for editorial and legal recordkeeping purposes only if we decide to enter into a contract with that author and the author signs the agreement.

10. Your Rights

10.1 EU / EEA Residents (GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request deletion

• Restrict or object to processing

• Data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time

10.2 California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)

You have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

• Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

We do not sell personal information.

Requests may be submitted to: Adamo Press
Email: info@adamopress.com

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no online transmission is completely secure.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

14. Contact Information

For questions, privacy requests, or concerns, contact:

Adamo Press
Email: info@adamopress.com
Mailing Address: Adamo Press, 27068 La Paz Rd., Suite 102, Aliso Viejo, California 92656, USA

15. Consent

By using this Site, submitting materials, making a purchase, or subscribing to our newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.